The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A four-masted sailing ship, No 65, SS Maplemore is under full steam at sea. Smoke billows in a long stream from a red funnel with coloured upper stripes. The sky is cloud-covered; the ship carries an Australian naval flag at its helm. A tall sailing ship is seen in the right background. The Maplemore was used to transport the Bushmens' contingents to South Africa during the Boer War, 1899-1902.
Depicts a ship sinking into a stormy ocean, with the men escaping from the sinking ship in the foreground rowing a boat. Smoke billows from the ship against a grim sky. This British Second World War
Depicts a ship sinking into a stormy ocean, with the men escaping from the sinking ship in the foreground rowing a boat. Smoke billows from the ship against a grim sky. This British Second World War
As part of the British Empire, the Australian colonies offered troops for the war in South Africa. Australians served in contingents raised by the six colonies and from 1901, by the new Australian Com
During the First World War, donkeys were used in the transportation of ammunition to the front. The donkey is often represented as the symbol of stupidity and stubbornness. However, a donkey is notori
As part of the British Empire, the Australian Colonies offered troops for the war in South Africa. Australians served in contingents raised by the six colonies and from 1901, by the new Australian Com
Painting of a convoy of thirty-eight troop ships, escorted by four naval ships, with the British cruiser HMS 'Minotaur' in foreground leading the convoy. This ship is followed by SS 'Orvieto' carrying
