| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 302707 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SYDNEY, NSW. 1942-08-28. DETAIL VIEW, STARBOARD SIDE AMIDSHIPS, OF THE AMERICAN TRANSPORT ...
Description
SYDNEY, NSW. 1942-08-28. DETAIL VIEW, STARBOARD SIDE AMIDSHIPS, OF THE AMERICAN TRANSPORT PRESIDENT GRANT COMING ALONGSIDE WITH SURVIVORS OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA, SUNK ON 1942-08-09 AFTER SUSTAINING HEAVY DAMAGE IN THE BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND. NOTE THE DEFENSIVE ARMAMENT IN THE BANDSTANDS. THAT ON THE LEFT CONTAINS A 3 INCH/50 AA GUN, THE REMAINDER .50 INCH BROWNING AA MACHINE GUNS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)