Historical information
M V Kanimbla coastal liner requisitioned in Australia August 1939 to become armed merchant cruiser 1943. It was converted to a landing ship for infantry, saw service at Hollandia, Borneo, Morotai & Phillipines.
Physical description
Photo of H V Kanimbla mounted in a frame the shape of a lifebelt depicting the Australian Merchant Flag with red Scottish Lion. Shoelace attached to hang it.
Inscriptions & markings
Handwritten on back:
Melb to Adelaide 10.37
Troopship
L K Morgan
Painted on front:
Souvenir
10.1937
M V Kanimbla
