The pamplet below was issued to passengers at the start of the voyage from England to Australia.
The colour of the background paper has been changed so that the printing is clearer. The size of the text can be increased by clicking the page.
There's a stark difference in the time needed to cross the world by jet today, and the time taken by passenger ships in the past.
The colour of the background paper has been changed so that the printing is clearer. The size of the text can be increased by clicking the page.
There's a stark difference in the time needed to cross the world by jet today, and the time taken by passenger ships in the past.
In the Suez Canal, Egypt. (27/8)
Le Cap station seen on the left, and the next ship in the convoy, in the distance. Le Cap is one of a series of signal stations along the canal at intervals of 10 to 15 kilometres. Their role is to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the canal by reporting ship movements to the canal company’s headquarter is Ismailia.
Le Cap station seen on the left, and the next ship in the convoy, in the distance. Le Cap is one of a series of signal stations along the canal at intervals of 10 to 15 kilometres. Their role is to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the canal by reporting ship movements to the canal company’s headquarter is Ismailia.
Kantara East ,Suez Canal. Egypt. (27/8)
The photo shows a small mosque, and a ferry on the eastern bank of the canal. Kantara was an important military centre for Allied forces in the 1st and 2nd World Wars. In WW2, Kantara was also a major Allied hospital centre for four years.
The photo shows a small mosque, and a ferry on the eastern bank of the canal. Kantara was an important military centre for Allied forces in the 1st and 2nd World Wars. In WW2, Kantara was also a major Allied hospital centre for four years.
Aden Harbour. (31/8)
Bare barren hills behind the Prince of Wales pier, Steamer Point, at left.
Aden's ancient, natural harbour lies in the crater of a dormant volcano .
Bare barren hills behind the Prince of Wales pier, Steamer Point, at left.
Aden's ancient, natural harbour lies in the crater of a dormant volcano .