| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 050307 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT. 1943-01. 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION HEADQUARTERS CONVOY CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL ...
Description
SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT. 1943-01. 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION HEADQUARTERS CONVOY CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL EN ROUTE FROM PALESTINE TO A STAGING CAMP IN THE CANAL ZONE PRIOR TO EMBARKATION FOR AUSTRALIA. THIS BRIDGE, THE CENTRE PORTION OF WHICH OPENS TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF VESSELS THROUGH THE CANAL, WAS CONSTRUCTED BY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS TO THE DESIGN OF BRIGADIER C.S. STEELE, DSO, MC, VD, CHIEF ENGINEER, 1ST AUSTRALIAN CORPS.