| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306570 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, USA. 1943. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE NEW BOW OF THE BRITISH CRUISER HMS ...
Description
PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, USA. 1943. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE NEW BOW OF THE BRITISH CRUISER HMS ARGONAUT, RESTING ON THE SCAFFOLDING WHICH WILL SUPPORT IT UNTIL THE LOWER PART IS IN POSITION, IS JOINED TO THE SHIP. THE CRUISER LOST HER BOW AND STERN WHEN TORPEDOED IN AN AIR ATTACK ON 1943-02-14. AT CENTRE RIGHT IS THE TWIN 5.25 INCH MARK I MOUNTING OF A TURRET. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).