Summary
A group of eight seamen standing on board a ship. One of 32 black and white photographs, some in the form of postcards, relating to the military service of David Ralph Goodwin, Ex H.M.A.S. Association (Vic).
Description of Content
Portrait of eight seamen with beards. On board a ship that is anchored in Dreger Harbour, Papua New Guninea during World War II.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr (David) R. Goodwin, After 1987
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in blue ink on the back of the photograph; 'Taken when we started to / grow our beards. The shadows / spoil the effect. / onboard ship, anchored at 'Dregen Harbour''
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
88 mm (Width), 63 mm (Height)
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, Military Forces, Naval Arms, Ships, Beards, Portraits
