| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 302340 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
HMS Glory |
| Conflict |
Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1947-07-15. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMS CONTEST (R12) IN PORT ...
Description
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1947-07-15. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMS CONTEST (R12) IN PORT PHILLIP BAY. HER FOUR 4.5 INCH MARK V GUNS ARE CONTROLLED BY THE MARK VI DIRECTOR FITTED BEHIND THE BRIDGE. SINGLE 40 MM BOFORS AA GUNS ARE FITTED ABAFT THE FUNNEL AND A TWIN HAZEMEYER MOUNTING WITH ITS TYPE 282 FIRE CONTROL RADAR IS SITED AMIDSHIPS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)