| Accession Number | P05140.007 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 16 March 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Women waving flags and scarves to farewell their loved ones, aboard HMAT Orsova (A67) as she ...
Description
Women waving flags and scarves to farewell their loved ones, aboard HMAT Orsova (A67) as she pulls away from the wharf. Many of the men on board were members of No 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps. Note the tug boat, named 'Racer' alongside the ship.