Historical information

This photograph depicts HMAT Nestor departing Melbourne 2nd October 1916 with Australian Troops
During WW1 HMAT Nestor mainly carried troops to England including the 6th reinforcements of the 57th 58th & 60th Battalions, 16th reinforcements of the 21st 22nd 23rd & 24th Battalions and 21st reinforcements of the 5th 6th 7th & 14th Battalions.

Significance

During World War I HMAT Nestor was a troopship for the Australian Expeditionary Force, and in World War II evacuated British children to Australia. She completed her final round voyage to Australia in 1950.

Physical description

Carved timber frame containing sepia coloured photograph of ship being towed by tug boat from wharf crowded with people

Inscriptions & markings

HMAS NESTOR
Departed Melbourne 2nd October, 1916
History on paper attached to glass,