Construction of the Australian Pier
On 12 March, construction began on one of the first Allied piers, the Australian Pier, and roadways to nearby facilities and Mudros town. The 1st Field Company Australian Engineers and 9th Australian Infantry Battalion built the pier.
The Australian Pier provided greatly improved landing options for troops, supplies and, in time, casualties from Gallipoli.
'One thing the inhabitants will remember us by is a pier built by our engineers for our use. It is known as the Australian pier.'
- 119 Corporal George Ernest Richards of the 9th Battalion in 1915