HMS Norfolk off Batavia, Java

Place Asia: Indonesia
Accession Number ART92760
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 18.6 x 26.5 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description watercolour on paper
Maker McBryde, John
Place made Netherlands East Indies: Java, Batavia
Date made 1943
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: External copyright

Description

HMS Norfolk moored off Batavia, Java. Norfolk was a heavy cruiser, serving with the British Home Fleet at various points throughout the War. In 1943, whilst serving with the British Home Fleet, it played a key role in the attack on the German battleship the Scharnhorst.

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