Local Matters - History - Fascinated by the fleet
History - Fascinated by the fleetBy: Lyn Johnston In August 1925, the American Battle Fleet visited Australia and New Zealand, marking the alliance between America and the British Empire. Albertland photographer Harold Marsh was enthusiastic about all things military, having been a lieutenant in the Rodney Mounted Rifles. The fleet visit was not to be missed, so he packed up his bulky glass plate camera and caught the train to Auckland. Ferrying sightseers out to the USS Colorado, W H Marsh Collection On August 11, Harold went to Emily Place hoping to find a suitable vantage point for taking ...
Source: localmatters.co.nz