| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, South Head |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300253 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 4x5", Polyester, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 4x5", Polyester, Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1920-1929 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SOUTH HEAD NSW. 1924-04-12. PORT QUARTER VIEW OF THE BATTLECRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA (I) JUST PRIOR ...
Description
SOUTH HEAD NSW. 1924-04-12. PORT QUARTER VIEW OF THE BATTLECRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA (I) JUST PRIOR TO SCUTTLING AT A POSITION 95 DEGREES, 24 MILES FROM SOUTH HEAD, UNDER THE TERMS OF THE WASHINGTON TREATY. THE SECOND FUNNEL HAS BEEN REMOVED AND IS LYING ON THE DECK AMIDSHIPS. THE TOPMAST, STARFISH AND GUNNERY CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FOREMAST. THE SECONDARY ARMAMENT AND SEARCHLIGHTS HAVE ALSO BEEN TAKEN OFF. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).