Crowded ship decks

Description
Three ships crowded with people facing away from the camera, shirtless, probably in the Solomon Islands during World War Two. According to the caption it is Hugh Cave farewelling 12 ships, though only three are visible in this photo.
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Description
Three ships crowded with people facing away from the camera, shirtless, probably in the Solomon Islands during World War Two. According to the caption it is Hugh Cave farewelling 12 ships, though only three are visible in this photo.
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Subject event
World War 2
Subject categories
Uniforms
Clothing
Militaria
Ships or Boats
Department
Photography - Whakaahua
ID number
35113

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