EN0521
Photograph EN0521 First World War, 1914-1918Seamen coaling HMAS Australia. Sacks of coal are being loaded onto trolleys for transport; other seamen wait with empty trolleys.
EN0517 Accession Number: EN0517
Description
Seamen on the forecastle of HMAS Australia haul on a metal wire attached to a windlass after coaling their ship. They are probably towing a vessel loaded with coal.
Details
Accession Number
EN0517
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor Associated News Agency
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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