| Accession Number | 003707 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown British Official Photographer |
| Date made | 12 October 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The sinking of the Italian destroyer ARTIGLIERE by gunfire from HMS York in the Mediterranean. ...
Description
The sinking of the Italian destroyer ARTIGLIERE by gunfire from HMS York in the Mediterranean. The Captain of HMS York gave the crew of the Italian vessel half an hour to abandon ship, and then opened fire. This image shows the ARTIGLIERE being shelled.