Building on Matiu / Somes Island, over looking Wellington harbour, once used as quarantine facilities

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Matiu/Somes Island, is the largest of three islands in the northern half of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. At various points throughout the 20th century it hosted enemy alien internees during wartime, and quarantine facilities for both human immigrants and animals.

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Size: 5100px × 3414px
Location: Matiu / Somes Island, Wellington Harbour, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Nigel Watts / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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