| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300776 |
| 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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ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. 1940-07-20. STARBOARD BROADSIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMAS SYDNEY (II1) (EX HMS ...
Description
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. 1940-07-20. STARBOARD BROADSIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMAS SYDNEY (II1) (EX HMS PHAETON) ENTERING HARBOUR TO THE CHEERS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET AFTER THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ACTION OFF CAPE SPADA. IN THE LEFT BACKGROUND IS THE FRENCH BATTLESHIP LORRAINE AND, OVER THE SYDNEY'S BOWS, A FRENCH HEAVY CRUISER OF THE TOURVILLE CLASS IS MOORED. BOTH SHIPS WERE INTERNED AFTER THE FALL OF FRANCE A MONTH EARLIER. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)