| Accession Number | 302480 |
|---|---|
| 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.1942. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMS STRONGHOLD (H50). SHE MOUNTS ONLY TWO OF HER ORIGINAL ...
Description
C.1942. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMS STRONGHOLD (H50). SHE MOUNTS ONLY TWO OF HER ORIGINAL THREE 4 INCH MARK IV GUNS ON CP MARK III MOUNTINGS, THE MOUNTING ON THE QUARTERDECK HAVING BEEN REMOVED. A SINGLE 2 POUNDER AA GUN IS FITTED IN THE BANDSTAND AFT. TWIN 21 INCH TORPEDO TUBES ARE SITED ABAFT THE SECOND FUNNEL. SHE IS PAINTED IN A UNOFFICIAL CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME PROBABLY OF DARK AND LIGHT GREY (507A AND 507C RESPECTIVELY). (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)