The destroyers HMAS Warrego and HMAS Parramatta steaming to the assistance of the Italian ...

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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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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.