| Accession Number | 304108/02 |
|---|---|
| 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
|
AERIAL PORT QUARTER VIEW OF THE NEW ZEALAND PASSENGER VESSEL WAHINE. SHE IS ARMED WITH A FOUR ...
Description
AERIAL PORT QUARTER VIEW OF THE NEW ZEALAND PASSENGER VESSEL WAHINE. SHE IS ARMED WITH A FOUR INCH GUN AND A 12 POUNDER AA GUN AFT. NOTE THE READY USE AMMUNITION RACKS AROUND THE 12 POUNDER'S PLATFORM. 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED ABOVE THE BRIDGE AND AMIDSHIPS. THE LIGHT AA POSITIONS AFT AND BEHIND THE BRIDGE APPEAR TO CONTAIN MOUNTINGS FOR AA MACHINE GUNS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)