| Accession Number | 301483 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
C.1944. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS TAMWORTH (J181). SHE IS ARMED WITH A 12 POUNDER AA ...
Description
C.1944. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS TAMWORTH (J181). SHE IS ARMED WITH A 12 POUNDER AA GUN FORWARD AND SINGLE 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS IN THE BRIDGE WINGS AND AFT. NOTE THE MINESWEEPING KITE/OTTERS AND DEPTH CHARGES ON THE STERN. ANOTHER DEPTH CHARGE RESTS ON A THROWER ABREAST THE AFTER SUPERSTRUCTURE. SHE HAS AN ADMIRALTY LIGHT DISRUPTIVE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO GREYS PROBABLY G10 (THE DARKER) AND G45. NOTE THE NAVAL AUXILIARY PATROL BOAT (NO. 719) IN THE FOREGROUND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)