| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306571 |
| 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 DAMAGE TO THE BOW OF THE CRUISER HMS ARGONAUT, SUSTAINED ...
Description
PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, USA. 1943. THE DAMAGE TO THE BOW OF THE CRUISER HMS ARGONAUT, SUSTAINED WHEN THE SHIP WAS TORPEDOED IN AN AIR ATTACK ON 1943-02-14. SHE LOST HER STERN IN THE SAME ATTACK, NECESSITATING REPAIRS IN THE USA. AT CENTRE RIGHT ARE THE TWIN 5.25 INCH MARK I MOUNTINGS OF A AND B TURRETS. IN THE BACKGROUND IS THE BATTLESHIP HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN UNDERGOING A REFIT. NOTE THE TYPE 284 FIRE CONTROL RADAR ON THE CONTROL POSITION ABOVE THE CONNING TOWER. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).