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Rescue of crew from the Awatea, 1942

Rescue of crew from the Awatea, 1942

Surrounded by some of his crew, Captain Morgan (centre left) of the Awatea offers thanks to the master of the Dutch vessel that evacuated them from the Mediterranean after the New Zealand liner was sunk during Operation Torch in November 1942.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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How to cite this page: 'Rescue of crew from the Awatea, 1942', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/rescue-of-the-awatea, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 28-Jun-2007

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