| Accession Number | 029465 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA. 1943-02. MEMBERS OF THE CREW OF THE "AUSTRALIA" SPONGING OUT ONE OF THE ...
Description
HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA. 1943-02. MEMBERS OF THE CREW OF THE "AUSTRALIA" SPONGING OUT ONE OF THE 8-INCH MARK VIII GUNS IN "Y" TURRET. THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE, AS AT NIGHT SEMI ARMOUR PIERCING SHELLS ARE LOADED AND UNLOADED IN THE MORNING. BEFORE A CHANGE OVER TAKES PLACE THE BARRELS ARE SPONGED OUT. LEFT TO RIGHT:-- ABLE SEAMAN L. WISE, AB G. THORNTON, AB K. FULLER, AND AB A. NELSON.