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Return of last contingent
The last contingent of the British West Indies Regiment disembarks the ship that is docked at the pier, as they return from the War.
Bathing in the Harbour, Kingston, Jamaica
A group of boys playing and swimming in the Kingston Harbour. Behind them is a large ship docked at the wharf.
K.P.H. raffle vehicles arrive
"KPH raffle vehicles arrive - The Datsun motorcar and van being raffled in the K.P.H. Bicentennial raffle which closes on Friday, December 31, have arrived in the island from Japan. The vehicles are seen here after unloading from the ship "Sea Horse"…
World War 1914-1918, Jamaica - sailing of the contingent World War I
The first Jamaican contingent for the British West Indies Regiment, aboard the 'Verdalla' which sailed on 8th November 1915.
Foot of King St., looking south
Buildings completely damaged by the 1907 earthquake, at the bottom of King Street near the Charles Metcalfe statue. There is a ship at sea behind the statue.
The 'Wolverine' that took George William Gordon to Morant Bay to be hanged
"The Wolverine" the ship on which Governor Eyre took George William Gordon to St. Thomas, where martial law was in force, to be hanged.
View of Port Royal and Kingston Harbour in the island of Jamaica
View of the Port Royal and the Kingston Harbour in which there several ships. In the distance is a small town amidst the hills.
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Myrtle Bank Hotel
View of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, built in the mid 1800s. This grand hotel was once known as the largest in the island.