| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Emirau Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 005071 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Department of Information Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, Emirau Island |
| Date made | c December 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Survivors from ships sunk by German Raiders, Emirau Island
Description
Their ships sunk by AUXILIARY CRUISERS KOMET AND ORION, IN THE PACIFIC AREA, survivors being evacuated by the Australian steamer 'Nellore' to Townsville from the Emirau Island in the Bismark Archipelago.