H.M.S. ‘Dolphin’, 1885
Scope and Contents
204 x 148 mm. A view showing the ‘Dolphin’ anchored in the creek north of Quarantine Island. The ‘Dolphin’ stayed at this location just off the Ordnance Depot for most of the campaign. As well as firing into the desert to the west when groups of Sudanese were pinpointed, the ‘Dolphin’ also possessed an electric searchlight for spotting the Sudanese at night.
Dates
- Creation: 1885
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
fair condition
Finding aid date
2019-11-28 15:10:28+00:00
Repository Details
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