| Accession Number | 005437 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert, Western Desert (Egypt), Salum |
| Date made | 25 December 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SOLLUM - ITALIAN "CHAIN PUMP" ERECTED OVER ANCIENT WELL NOW BEING USED BY BRITISH TROOPS CAMPED ...
Description
SOLLUM - ITALIAN "CHAIN PUMP" ERECTED OVER ANCIENT WELL NOW BEING USED BY BRITISH TROOPS CAMPED IN LOCALITY. IT IS SALTED AND UNPLEASANT TO TASTE BUT MAKES A USEFUL SUPPLEMENT TO THE RATION OF FRESH WATER AND CAN AT LEAST BE USED FOR WASHING PURPOSES. (NEGATIVE BY F. HURLEY).