Summary
One of 21 black and white photographs contained in a Kodak photograph album. Many images were taken on board T.S.S. Ceramic in 1915, World War I era. About 27 further photographs missing or removed.
Description of Content
Two steamships in the Indian Ocean and a small rowing boat in the foreground transferring mail between them.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph contained in a photographic album.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Public Life & Institutions, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr (David) R. Goodwin, 26 Feb 1990
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Place & Date Depicted
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Original Owner
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Hand written in blue ink on the album page; 'Transferring Mail / Indian Ocean 21/1/15.'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
70 mm (Width), 43 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Albums, Military Memorabilia, Ships, Photography, Steam Ships, Shipping Lines, Passenger Ships, Ocean Views