A01245 Accession Number: A01245

Description

West Beach end of the completed sunken road and rail line at Suvla Bay which was constructed by the 1st Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train. Men are resting on the side of the road. A tent is on the left and engineers supplies are on the right. Two trucks are seen in the background and ships are in the bay.

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Accession Number
A01245
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
October 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Commander L S Bracegirdle.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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