| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 305733 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 5x7", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 5x7", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
HMAS Bendigo |
| Date made | 8 March 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Off Porlock Harbour, New Guinea. After being hit by bombs in an attack by Japanese aircraft off ...
Description
Off Porlock Harbour, New Guinea. After being hit by bombs in an attack by Japanese aircraft off Cape Nelson, the Dutch merchant vessel 'sJacob settles by the bow. Survivors can be seen swimming in the water. She was taking part in Operation Lilliput. (Naval Historical Collection)
Off Porlock Harbour, New Guinea. 1943-03-08. After being hit by bombs in an attack by Japanese aircraft off Cape Nelson, the Dutch merchant vessel 'sJacob settles by the bow. Survivors can be seen swimming in the water. She was taking part in Operation Lilliput. (Naval Historical Collection)