| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300854 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 120 (roll film), Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 120 (roll film), Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
US Navy |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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1945-09. RABAUL HARBOUR. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE LANDING SHIP INFANTRY (LARGE) HMAS KANIMBLA. ...
Description
1945-09. RABAUL HARBOUR. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE LANDING SHIP INFANTRY (LARGE) HMAS KANIMBLA. LANDING CRAFT VEHICLE PERSONNEL ARE CARRIED IN DAVITS ALONG HER SIDE. THE SHIP'S PREVIOUS ALL OVER DARK GREY CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME HAS GIVEN WAY TO A THREE COLOURED DAZZLE SCHEME SIMILAR TO THE US NAVY'S MEASURE 31. A DIFFERENT PATTERN WAS CARRIED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)