| Place | Africa: Egypt, Suez Canal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 302384 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
UK Army And RAF Liaison |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
EGYPT. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMS EURYALUS PROCEEDING THROUGH THE SUEZ CANAL AS SOLDIERS ...
Description
EGYPT. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMS EURYALUS PROCEEDING THROUGH THE SUEZ CANAL AS SOLDIERS WATCH FROM THE BANK. APART FROM HER MAIN ARMAMENT OF TEN 5.25 INCH MARK I DUAL PURPOSE GUNS IN TWIN MARK ONE TURRETS, THE SHIP CARRIES QUADRUPLE 2 POUNDER AA GUNS AMIDSHIPS. 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS CAN BE SEEN IN THE BRIDGE WINGS AND ON THE AFTER SUPERSTRUCTURE. TYPE 285 FIRE CONTROL RADAR IS FITTED ON THE HIGH ANGLE DIRECTORS MOUNTED HIGH ON THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND ABAFT THE MAINMAST. TYPE 279 RADAR AERIALS ARE FITTED TO BOTH MASTHEADS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)