| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 125648 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PORT MELBOURNE, VIC. 1946-02-21. INTERNEES WAITING TO GO BELOW DECK OF THE KOEI (KOEYI) MARU. THE ...
Description
PORT MELBOURNE, VIC. 1946-02-21. INTERNEES WAITING TO GO BELOW DECK OF THE KOEI (KOEYI) MARU. THE SHIP, A FORMER JAPANESE MINELAYER STILL CREWED BY NAVAL PERSONNEL, ARRIVED TO REPATRIATE 2800 INTERNEES HOME TO JAPAN. IN THE BACKGROUND MEDICAL ORDERLIES ARE CARRYING A STRETCHER CASE ABOARD. (PHOTOGRAPHER SSGT BICKHAM).