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World War 1914-1918, Jamaica - sailing of the contingent World War I

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The first Jamaican contingent for the British West Indies Regiment, aboard the 'Verdalla' which sailed on 8th November 1915.

K.P.H. raffle vehicles arrive

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"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"…

Bathing in the Harbour, Kingston, Jamaica

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A group of boys playing and swimming in the Kingston Harbour. Behind them is a large ship docked at the wharf.

Port Royal by Kidd ca. 1840

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A view of Port Royal taken from the harbour.

Return of last contingent

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The last contingent of the British West Indies Regiment disembarks the ship that is docked at the pier, as they return from the War.