| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 016262 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Kerr Bros |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | c May 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MELBOURNE, VIC. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS BENALLA (J323) SHORTLY AFTER COMMISSIONING. ...
Description
MELBOURNE, VIC. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS BENALLA (J323) SHORTLY AFTER COMMISSIONING. HER 4 INCH GUN HAS NOT YET BEEN SHIELDED. NO MINESWEEPING GEAR IS FITTED AFT AND IN ITS PLACE A FOURTH 20MM OERLIKON AA GUN HAS BEEN MOUNTED IN ADDITION TO THOSE ALREADY FITTED IN THE BRIDGE WINGS AND ON THE AFTER DECKHOUSE. NOTE THE PROMINENT POSITION OF THE SEARCHLIGHT ABOVE THE BRIDGE.