German migrants embarking on FAIRSEA, Columbus Quay, Bremerhaven
In this image german migrants are preparing to embarking on the FAIRSEA from Columbus Quay, Bremerhaven, for Australia. In the centre is gangway up to ship (not seen) with the word `committee' on the side. The car parked on right has the number `AE 26 3748' and `CC' [Consular Corp] sign. Buildings across back of photograph, one with sign `Columbuskaje'. An inscription on the reverse in blue ballpoint reads: `German migrants embarking `FAIRSEA' 6.8.1953'.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection.
Object no. ANMS0214[065]
The Australian National Maritime Museum will be holding an after-dark lightshow based on stories of migration from 26 January to 17 February 2013. Check the website for more information on 'Waves of Migration', and how you can tell share your migration story.
German migrants embarking on FAIRSEA, Columbus Quay, Bremerhaven
In this image german migrants are preparing to embarking on the FAIRSEA from Columbus Quay, Bremerhaven, for Australia. In the centre is gangway up to ship (not seen) with the word `committee' on the side. The car parked on right has the number `AE 26 3748' and `CC' [Consular Corp] sign. Buildings across back of photograph, one with sign `Columbuskaje'. An inscription on the reverse in blue ballpoint reads: `German migrants embarking `FAIRSEA' 6.8.1953'.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection.
Object no. ANMS0214[065]
The Australian National Maritime Museum will be holding an after-dark lightshow based on stories of migration from 26 January to 17 February 2013. Check the website for more information on 'Waves of Migration', and how you can tell share your migration story.