| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART24425 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink and wash on paper |
| Maker |
Adams, Dennis |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Load, 4" gun, HMAS Wagga
Description
The 4 inch gun crew on HMAS Wagga (unidentified). The shells are being brought to the gun first from the ready-use lockers on deck and when these are exhausted are lifted from the ammunition hoist which convey them from down below. The men wear asbestos-treated anti-flash gear in the form of a hood and gauntlet gloves.