SYDNEY, NSW. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN PASSENGER CARGO VESSEL SS MACDHUI WHICH ...

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Accession Number 303556
Collection type Photograph
Object type 5x7", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin
Physical description 5x7", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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SYDNEY, NSW. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN PASSENGER CARGO VESSEL SS MACDHUI WHICH ASSISTED IN THE EVACUATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM THE NORTHERN GARRISONS IN 1941-12. SHE WAS BOMBED AND HEAVILY DAMAGED AT PORT MORESBY ON 1942-06-17 AND AGAIN THE NEXT DAY WHEN SHE BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)