Negative - View of Port Said from the MV Fairsea, Egypt, 1957

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Summary:: View of Port Said from the deck of MV Fairsea, 1957.

12 black and white photographs and 30 black and white copy negatives depicting Barbara and John Woods migration to Australia as assisted migrants from Buckinghamshire on the MV Fairsea in 1957. The Barbara and John Woods Collection comprises documents and photographs that provide a comprehensive insight into the Woods' immigration experience, from the issuing of their passage tickets, to their arrival in Melbourne.
Description:: Black and white silver gelatin copy negative.
Description Of Content:: A view of Port Said (North of the Suez Canal) showing buildings and boats, 1957.
Acquisition Information:: Donation, 2002

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	55 mm (Height), 70 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	ships, ports, migration settlement, canals
Themes this item is part of:	Barbara & John Woods, British Migrants, 1957, Cultural Diversity Collection, Migration Collection, Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	WATER TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Ports & Harbours
Tertiary Classification:	suez canal
Format:	Negative - Copy: Monochrome; 6 cm x 7 cm
Place & Date Depicted:	Port Said, Egypt, 1957
Photographer:	Mr. John Woods, Port Said, Egypt, 1957