SS "Laconia" at Aden

Place Middle East: Yemen, Aden
Accession Number ART21013
Collection type Art
Measurement unframed: 58 cm x 63 cm
Object type Painting
Physical description oil on canvas
Maker Norton, Frank
Place made Yemen: Aden
Date made March 1942
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

View of an unidentified British aircraft carrier near Aden port, viewed from the deck of SS Laconia whilst anchored at Steamer Point for refueling. Behind the carrier are port buildings and the town of Aden, with a clock tower visible at right. On the hill tops are signal stations.