| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300847 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Date made | March 1040 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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1940-03 STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER HMS KANIMBLA AS SHE PREPARES TO TAKE ...
Description
1940-03 STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER HMS KANIMBLA AS SHE PREPARES TO TAKE IN TOW THE RUSSIAN MERCHANT VESSEL V. MAYAKOVSKI WHILE ESCORTING HER TO HONG KONG TO BE SEARCHED FOR CONTRABAND. A BOARDING PARTY ON THE RUSSIAN VESSEL IS PREPARING TOWING LINES WHICH A HANDLING PARTY ON THE STERN OF THE KANIMBLA IS WAITING TO HAUL IN. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)