| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 014745 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
South Africa |
| Place made | South Africa: Natal, Durban |
| Date made | 29 April 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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THIS SOUTH AFRICAN PICTURES SHOWS WHAT MAY HAPPEN WHEN SHIPPING MOVEMENTS ARE COMMENTED ON. THE ...
Description
THIS SOUTH AFRICAN PICTURES SHOWS WHAT MAY HAPPEN WHEN SHIPPING MOVEMENTS ARE COMMENTED ON. THE S.S. "ADVISER" MADE PORT AFTER A HARD STRUGGLE WITH A GAPING HOLE IN HER SIDE WHERE SHE WAS HIT BY A TORPEDO. "DON'T TALK ABOUT SHIPS" IS THE WORDING OF THE NOTICE HUNG BY WORKMEN ENGAGED ON REPAIRS. SIZE OF THE HOLE CAN BE GAUGED BY THE BOAT FLOATING WITHIN IT.