The 'Roslin Castle' (Troopship) Leaving for South Africa (1899)
• November 22nd, 1899 • 0h 1min
Documentary, War
Overview
Spectators on the quayside at Southampton wave farewell as the crowded troopship Roslin Castle moves away to the right of the picture. Large numbers of troops on board wave back to loved ones and the crowd including thr 2nd Battaliion West Yorkshires. Date: 20th October 1899.
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