| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Emirau Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 305622 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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EMIRAU ISLAND. 1940-12. PASSENGERS AND CREW, AMONG THE 496 SURVIVORS WHO HAD BEEN CAST AWAY ON ...
Description
EMIRAU ISLAND. 1940-12. PASSENGERS AND CREW, AMONG THE 496 SURVIVORS WHO HAD BEEN CAST AWAY ON EMIRAU ISLAND IN THE BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO AFTER THEIR MERCHANT SHIPS HAD BEEN SUNK BY THE GERMAN RAIDERS KOMET AND ORION IN THE PACIFIC. THEY ARE ON BOARD THEIR RESCUE VESSEL THE AUSTRALIAN STEAMER NELLORE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).