| Accession Number | 300402 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 3x4", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 3x4", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE AUXILIARY MINESWEEPER HMAS BERYL II (BT). HER ORIGINAL TURTLE BACK ...
Description
PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE AUXILIARY MINESWEEPER HMAS BERYL II (BT). HER ORIGINAL TURTLE BACK FORECASTLE HAS BEEN ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE A 12 POUNDER AA GUN AND 20MM OERLIKON AA GUNS HAVE BEEN FITTED IN THE BRIDGE WINGS. THE SHIP'S BOAT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE STARBOARD SIDE AMIDSHIPS FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION ON THE STERN TO ALLOW THE FITTING OF MINESWEEPING GEAR AND DEPTH CHARGES. NOTE WHAT APPEARS TO BE A WIND SCOOP RIGGED BETWEEN THE FUNNEL AND THE MAINMAST. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)