| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01256.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SYDNEY, NSW, 1940-08. THE NIEUW HOLLAND, ONE OF FOUR DUTCH SHIPS COMPRISING CONVOY US5, PASSING ...
Description
SYDNEY, NSW, 1940-08. THE NIEUW HOLLAND, ONE OF FOUR DUTCH SHIPS COMPRISING CONVOY US5, PASSING UNDER THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, PROBABLY AFTER BEING FITTED OUT AS SHE IS PAINTED IN WARTIME GREY. THE CONVOY CARRIED AIF TROOPS AND NURSES TO EGYPT, WITH RAN PERSONNEL AS GUNNERS, SIGNALMEN AND WIRELESS OPERATORS. (DONOR R. DONNELLY)