GA008 “The Gallipoli Whale Boat”
ANZAC (Australian& New Zealand Army Corps) troops were ferried ashore from the transport ships by a fleet of wooden life boats and whale boats manned by Royal Navy personnel. Some were towed behind steam launches*others were rowed ashore by “Matelots” (sailors).
Our K&C waterline “Whale Boat” comes complete with a Naval cox’n at the tiller and can accommodate up to 24 seated soldiers.