| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 303581 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Davies, A J |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PORT QUARTER VIEW OF THE 2/1 AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL SHIP MANUNDA WHICH WAS BOMBED AND HEAVILY ...
Description
PORT QUARTER 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)