| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 041557 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.A.S. "SHROPSHIRE" PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE ...
Description
ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.A.S. "SHROPSHIRE" PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE H.M.A.S. "CANBERRA" SUNK IN ACTION. ADMIRAL SIR H. D'OYLEY LYON, KCB, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF THE NORE, WITH CAPTAIN J.A. COLLINS, CB, COMMANDING "SHROPSHIRE" ADDRESSING THE SHIP'S COMPANY WHEN HANDING OVER THE CRUISER TO THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY.