15th April 1915

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A beautiful sunrise & clear day. Sailing North. On our port side is a rocky island with a snow clad top. Anchored in a harbour 2 PM in an island called “Limnos” with dozens of Cruisers & several submarines, & a balloon. This is S. W of the Dardenelles. Things seem very lively with a boat load of N.Z s. alongside of us.

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The crew of the Australian Naval submarine AE2 grouped on the deck.

The photograph was probably taken in the Gallipoli area.

Reference: Australian War Memorial

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