A01279
Photograph A01279 First World War, 1914-1918The heavy cantilever bridge built by the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train across the Suez Canal at Shallufa. The bridge is open to allow shipping to pass through.
A01269 Accession Number: A01269
Description
A section of a bridge built by the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train, showing the centre of the swing with braces and stringers holding two lighters end on. These bridges carried the heaviest field guns across the Canal. The rate of current here was 4 knots.
Details
Accession Number
A01269
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
1916
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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