| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 302500 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
INDIAN OCEAN. 1942. AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE BATTLESHIP HMS WARSPITE, FLAGSHIP OF ADMIRAL SIR ...
Description
INDIAN OCEAN. 1942. AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE BATTLESHIP HMS WARSPITE, FLAGSHIP OF ADMIRAL SIR JAMES SOMERVILLE KCB KBE DSO RN, COMMANDING THE EASTERN FLEET. THE 6 INCH MARK XII GUNS OF HER PORT SECONDARY BATTERY ARE TRAINED ON THE BEAM. ABOVE THEM ARE TWO TWIN 4 INCH MARK XIX HIGH ANGLE MOUNTINGS WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY THE HIGH ANGLE DIRECTOR WITH ITS TYPE 285 FIRE CONTROL RADAR MOUNTED BESIDE THE BRIDGE. EIGHT BARRELLED 2 POUNDER AA GUNS ARE SITED ABREAST THE FORE FUNNEL AND 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS ARE FITTED ON B AND X TURRETS. TYPE 284 FIRE CONTROL RADAR HAS BEEN FITTED TO THE MAIN ARMAMENT DIRECTOR AND TYPE 281 AIR SEARCH RADAR IS FITTED AT THE MASTHEADS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)