| Place | Africa: Egypt, Alexandria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21149 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 40.5 x 53.3 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pastel on paper |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | Egypt: Alexandria |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Air raid, Alexandria - HMAS "Hobart"
Description
On receipt of yellow warning all H.M.Ships in Alexandria Harbour proceed to make smoke, thus causing a heavy pall of smoke over the harbour. This impression mad immediately after a raid, shows H.M.A.S "Hobart's"flag deck with two signalmen in steel helmets and anti-flash gear. Ships and shore batteries are using a 'blind barrage', Alexandria, Egypt.