C00871
Photograph C00871 First World War, 1914-1918Soldiers look on as several Egyptian cameliers begin unloading rations from their camels, which have just arrived at the 21st Battalion's camp in the desert surrounding the Suez Canal.
C00162 Accession Number: C00162
Description
Several camels sit waiting to be relieved their loads of rations at one of the defence posts in the desert east of the Suez Canal. A large group of Egyptian cameliers can be seen in the background.
Details
Accession Number
C00162
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Chaplain F J Miles DSO
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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