| Accession Number | 303219 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1940. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE BRITISH TROOPSHIP MV DUNERA II WHICH TRANSPORTED AUSTRALIAN AND ...
Description
1940. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE BRITISH TROOPSHIP MV DUNERA II WHICH TRANSPORTED AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TROOPS TO THE MIDDLE EAST AS PART OF CONVOYS US.1 AND US.2 IN 1940-01 AND 1940-04 RESPECTIVELY. IN 1942-01 SHE WAS ESCORTED BY RAN UNITS WHEN BRINGING REINFORCEMENTS TO BATAVIA. SHE ACHIEVED A MEASURE OF FAME FOR TRANSPORTING FROM BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA A GROUP OF GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN INTERNEES IN 1940-09, MANY OF WHOM WENT ON TO ACHIEVE PROMINENCE IN AUSTRALIAN LIFE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)