| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 304824 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PACIFIC OCEAN. C.1945. AN AERIAL VIEW OF AN ADVANCED BASE SECTIONAL DOCK OF THE US NAVY AT A ...
Description
PACIFIC OCEAN. C.1945. AN AERIAL VIEW OF AN ADVANCED BASE SECTIONAL DOCK OF THE US NAVY AT A PACIFIC ISLAND BASE. THE DOCK IS SERVICING A COLORADO CLASS BATTLESHIP. NOTE THE BARGES ALONGSIDE TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION FOR MEN AND STORES, THE 20 MM OERLIKON GUNS MOUNTED AS A DEFENCE AGAINST AIR ATTACK. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)