The Burma Campaign

Rangoon Demolitions, March 1942

These dramatic photographs of the British demolition of the docks and warehouses at Rangoon in March 1942 were provided by John Hodge of New South Wales, Australia.  They are from the collection of his grandfather - Colonel William McIndoe Hodge.

Rangoon demolitions, March 1942

Rangoon demolitions, March 1942.

(L) - Sule Pagoda Wharf (R) - Sule Pagoda Wharf and New Wharf, Port Commissioner's Tower

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Rangoon demolitions, March 1942

Rangoon demolitions, March 1942.

(Top L) - Nan?????? Wharf China St. (Top R) - Nan?????? Wharf

(Bottom L) - B.O.C. Installation Dunnedaw (Bottom R) - Seikgyi - many miles at sea

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15 November 2017