| Accession Number | 303299 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
AERIAL STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE BRITISH CARGO STEAMER FORT KILMAR. NOTE THE 4 INCH GUN ON THE ...
Description
AERIAL STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE BRITISH CARGO STEAMER FORT KILMAR. NOTE THE 4 INCH GUN ON THE STERN. IN THE ELEVATED POSITION JUST FORWARD OF IT IS A 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUN. OTHER OERLIKONS ARE MOUNTED AMIDSHIPS AND IN THE BRIDGE WINGS. A 12 POUNDER AA GUN IS FITTED IN THE BOWS. THE LONG BOOMS ON THE SIDES OF THE MASTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE LOWERED TO SUPPORT ADMIRALTY NET DEFENCE GEAR TO PROTECT THE SHIP'S SIDE FROM TORPEDOES. THE A FRAME IN THE BOWS IS FOR PARAVANE EQUIPMENT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)