| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23515 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 38.5 cm x 48.9 cm; Unframed: 30.5 cm x 40.5 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | Indian Ocean |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Afternoon in the tropics
Description
From above the Compass Platform looking over "A" and "B" turrets onto the fo'castle. Officers and men are carrying out short range pistol practice at target rigged to the starboard guard rail of HMAS "Sydney". During the first dog watch sport is the order of the day for all on duty, deck hockey being most popular in this ship, Indian Ocean.