Picture No | 11077350 |
Date | 1916 |
Description | From the Thames to Lake Tanganyika by river, sea and land |
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From the Thames to Lake Tanganyika by river, sea and land. Upper image shows natives bringing back to shore a Belgian vessel, the Netta, driven from her moorings by one of the sudden storms prevalent on Lake Tanganyika. Lower image shows armed motor boats Mimi and Tou-tou with their guns mounted, being finally equipped to move out on the lake to battle. First World War in Africa.
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Source | The Illustrated London News, 20th May 1916 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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