Djibouti

I make no excuse for including this page as Djibouti had strong dhow trade links with Aden.

In 1965 trade union activity in Aden actually forced shipping to divert to the rival port of Djibouti.

These photographs were taken when I flew to Djibouti from Aden to fit a new auto-pilot to the M.V. 'Arago' - a liquid petroleum gas tanker - which was berthed there.

The transparencies were all processed in February 1964.

The LPG tanker, M.V. 'Arago', February 1964.

The harbour control offices and customs.

A view of the harbour and coastal patrol vessels.

A distant dhow leaving the harbour.

A view out from my hotel balcony.

Another view from the balcony.

Downtown Djibouti.

Government house - I had hoped to get a closer view but an armed guard on the entrance gates made it abundantly clear that would not be permitted!

War Memorial.

A typical back street scene.

The tourist information office.