| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Red Sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART92898 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 18.3 x 26.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
McBryde, John |
| Place made | Indian Ocean: Red Sea |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: External copyright |
HMAS 'Cessnock' after collision with a dhow in the Red Sea
Description
HMAS 'Cessnock' after a collision with a dhow in the Red Sea between Aden and Suez on the 8th May 1943. It was in 1943 that 'Cessnock' became an active part of the convoys between the Persian Gulf and Alexandria. The corvette's searchlights are shining on the two-masted dhow.