| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Suvla Bay Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P11155.003.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Suvla Bay Area |
| Date made | August 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
"Kangaroo Beach Suvla in early days of landing" (Original inscription). "Suvla Bay, Gallipoli. ...
Description
"Kangaroo Beach Suvla in early days of landing" (Original inscription). "Suvla Bay, Gallipoli. Kangaroo Beach Pontoon Pier in distance" (Album caption). British soldiers can be seen on the shore, with the ordnance dump and pier in the distance behind them. This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating to the service of Lieutenant Commander Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle RAN (later Commander, DSO), Officer Commanding the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train at Gallipoli.