The "Melbourne" in quarantine in the port

The Port, The "Melbourne" in quarantine, photograph by Luda, 1905-1910
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Photograph by Luda, 1905-1910

Ships could be turned into floating lazarettos, although the authorities preferred lazarettos on land to free up the port and avoid hindering shipping.

© Iconothèque historique de l'océan Indien, Département de La Réunion, rights reserved (unknown authors and beneficiaries)

© Iconothèque historique de l'océan Indien, Département de La Réunion, rights reserved (unknown authors and beneficiaries)

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