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Accession Number | EN0209 |
Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Adriatic Sea |
Date made | 16 November 1917 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The destroyers HMAS Warrego and HMAS Parramatta steaming to the assistance of the Italian ...
Description
The destroyers HMAS Warrego and HMAS Parramatta steaming to the assistance of the Italian troopship Orione, which was torpedoed off Brindisi, Italy. The destroyers HMAS Yarra and HMAS Huon also contributed to this rescue of over 400 men. The Australian seamen and officers involved were warmly praised by the Italian Rear Admiral at Brindisi.