| Accession Number | 301484 |
|---|---|
| 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. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS TAMWORTH (J181). SHE IS ARMED WITH A 12 POUNDER ...
Description
C.1944. STARBOARD 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. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)