SYDNEY, NSW. 1941-11-10. AERIAL STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE 2/1 AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL SHIP MANUNDA ...

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Accession Number 303578
Collection type Photograph
Object type 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin
Physical description 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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SYDNEY, NSW. 1941-11-10. AERIAL STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE 2/1 AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL SHIP MANUNDA WHICH WAS BOMBED AND HEAVILY DAMAGED IN DARWIN HARBOUR BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT ON 1942-02-19. ON THE NIGHT OF 1942-09-06 SHE WAS LYING ILLUMINATED IN MILNE BAY BUT WAS IGNORED BY JAPANESE SHIPS WHICH ENTERED THE BAY AND SANK THE SS ANSHUN. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)