A double bridge across the Somme, at Brie, constructed by Australian Engineers to replace the one ...

Accession Number E03622
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Maker Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Place made France: Picardie, Somme, Brie
Date made 25 September 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

A double bridge across the Somme, at Brie, constructed by Australian Engineers to replace the one destroyed by the retreating enemy. The bridge was an 'A' Class, with a 60 foot span, carrying a 17 ton axle load, or all traffic with the exception of tanks.

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