ALP Photo Marion 1940 Events

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ALP Photo Marion 1940 Events

 

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  • HMSAS Tranvaal plaque 
    Simon's Town Navy Museum (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-07-25)
    Engraved plaque of the annexation that was erected on Marion Island
  • Transvaal Occupation Party 
    Simon's Town Navy Museum (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-07-25)
    The Transvaal Occupation Party (volunteers of Operation Snoektown) spent 16 days on the island until relief ship could bring permanent occupiers. They camped on Gunner's Point.
  • Annexation of Marion Island 
    Simon's Town Navy Museum (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-07-25)
    Commander of the Transvaal landing party reading out his order for the annexation of islands during operation "Snoektown". A ceremonial raising of the SA flag follows.
  • Preparing for Sunday Service 
    Crawford, A. (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-03-17)
    Allan Crawford and the Tristan Islanders were quite religious and the cross was made to place on an altar for their Sunday services. In these pictures, Gordon Glass is painting the cross.