Historical information

A fleet of Transport Ships was leased by the Commonwealth Government for the specific purpose of transporting various AIF formations to the respective overseas destinations. When not committed to military transport the ships were employed on other duties. The fleet was made up of British Ships and captured German Ships.
The HMAT Medic weighed 12,032 tons and was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd Liverpool, she was leased by the Commonwealth Government until 26 October 1917.

Significance

This photograph is of HMAT Medic leaving Australian Shores 20-05-16.
The Medic was also used as a troopship for Australia during the Boer War.

Physical description

Photograph of the ship on a cardboard backing.

Inscriptions & markings

HMAT Medic 20-5-16. J E Barnes Photo. Kew.