EN0487 Accession Number: EN0487

Description

A group of unidentified seamen washes down the decks of HMAS Australia after the ship has been coaled. One man directs a spray of water onto the deck while others wait, holding sturdy brooms.

Details

Accession Number
EN0487
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
1919?
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor Associated News Agency
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession EN0487

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