Summary
Troops embarking a ship in Melbourne, bound for the Boer War, probably on 15 February 1901. The ship, marked '24', is the HMT (aka SS) Orient, berthed at the 'Port Melbourne Town Pier'. The Argus noted that the ship was 'Painted black, with red below, and with the number 24 staring in large white figures on her bow' (The Argus, 15 Feb 1901, p.15).
The troops were conveyed from Langwarrin camp by train on 15 February, disembarked at Princess Bridge station, then marched to the pier. Once on board, the Argus reported that passengers were allowed to board the vessel too, as seen in the photograph (The Argus, 15 Feb 1901, p.7).
Description of Content
Soldiers and ship marked '24' at wharf. Soldiers climb over the rigging; people in civilian clothing can be seen on the decks.
Physical Description
Half plate.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Sharyn Glance, 10 Apr 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
Port Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 15 Feb 1901
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Ship Depicted
SS Orient (Steamship), Orient Steam Navigation Company Limited (Orient Line)
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Format
Glass Negative, Half Plate, Black & White
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References
LAST SCENES ON THE PIER. (1901, February 16). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 15. Retrieved August 28, 2017, from [Link 1] MORE TROOPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. CONTINGENT LEAVES TO-DAY. (1901, February 15). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 7. Retrieved August 28, 2017, from [Link 2]
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Keywords
Australian Army, Military Forces, Ships, Soldiers, Uniforms, Wharves, Boer War, 1899-1902