‘A closer view. Our anchor did most of the damage’. Collision damage inflicted on the SS Malamir, Mesopotamia, 1916
photograph, photograph
Accession Number

NAM.1983-12-70-11

Description

Photograph: A closer view. Our anchor did most of the damage. Shows the side of a damaged vessel. Page entitled: ‘The advance of G.H.Q. (M.E.F.) from Basrah begins; on River Steamer “P2” - Oct. 1916.’ Some additional information has been stuck into the album at this point concerning dates relating to Mesopotamia and Col Leith-Ross’s experiences there during 1916. From a photograph album of 230 photographs compiled by Col W Leith-Ross, Army Staff, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918).

Campaigns

World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918)