| Accession Number | 300603 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 4x5", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 4x5", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMAS (EX HMS) DUCHESS (D154). THE MRS 3 DIRECTOR MOUNTED ABAFT ...
Description
PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMAS (EX HMS) DUCHESS (D154). THE MRS 3 DIRECTOR MOUNTED ABAFT THE BRIDGE READILY DISTINGUISHES HER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN BUILT DARING CLASS SHIPS. SINGLE 40 MM BOFORS AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED IN THE BRIDGE WINGS. NOTE THE TYPE 293Q SURFACE SEARCH/TARGET INDICATION RADAR AT THE HEAD OF THE LATTICE MAST AND THE CLOSE RANGE BLIND FIRE DIRECTOR AFT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)