| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Williamstown |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300696 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
The Age |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
WILLIAMSTOWN, VIC. C.1939-10. STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE AUXILIARY MINESWEEPER HMAS GOORANGAI IN ...
Description
WILLIAMSTOWN, VIC. C.1939-10. STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE AUXILIARY MINESWEEPER HMAS GOORANGAI IN DRYDOCK. A 12 POUNDER GUN HAS BEEN FITTED ON A PLATFORM ON THE FORECASTLE. HER DARK CIVILIAN COLOUR SCHEME HAS BEEN REPAINTED A LIGHT GREY. EXTRA BOOMS HAVE BEEN FITTED TO HER MAINMAST. A MINESWEEPING FLOAT RESTS ON THE QUARTERDECK. HER DISTINGUISHING LETTERS (GR) HAVE NOT YET BEEN PAINTED ON HER BOWS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)