| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 304036 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1943-08-07. AERIAL STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE AMERICAN TANKER TEXAS SUN. NOTE THE 3 INCH GUN ...
Description
1943-08-07. AERIAL STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE AMERICAN TANKER TEXAS SUN. NOTE THE 3 INCH GUN MOUNTED IN THE BOWS AND THE 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS ON THE ISLAND AMIDSHIPS. OERLIKONS ARE ALSO VISIBLE ON THE FORWARD PART OF THE ISLAND AFT BUT THE ARMAMENT SITED RIGHT AFT IS INDISTINGUISHABLE AS TO TYPE OF WEAPON. SPAR DECKS HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN THE ISLANDS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF DECK CARGO. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)