No 2 Pier, Quarantine Island, 1885
Scope and Contents
203 x 142 mm. A view looking towards No. 2 Pier where an unidentified steamer (No. 65) is offloading sacks of provisions. In the foreground a group of soldiers watches the proceedings while in the background more shipping can be seen at anchor in the crowded harbour. No. 2 Pier was the most easterly of the landing stages on Quarantine Island and formed the main terminus of the Suakin-Otao railway.
Dates
- Creation: 1885
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
fair condition
Finding aid date
2019-11-28 14:31:05+00:00
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