Identity area
Reference code
CA MHC 744-3
Title
Ship docked in Libau
Date(s)
- July 5, 1923 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 photograph: 15 x 10 cm; b&w
Context area
Name of creator
(1915-2007)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This photo is of a large ship docked at Libau (Libaw) that would be used to carry Mennonites to Canada. A horse and wagon are in the foreground. a few people carry large crates up the plank to the ship. Lifeboats and a large plume of smoke leaving the ship's smoke stack can be seen.