| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306576 |
| 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. WORKMEN CLEAR AWAY THE DAMAGE TO THE STERN OF THE CRUISER HMS ...
Description
PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, USA. 1943. WORKMEN CLEAR AWAY THE DAMAGE TO THE STERN OF THE CRUISER HMS ARGONAUT, SUSTAINED WHEN THE SHIP WAS TORPEDOED IN AN AIR ATTACK ON 1943-02-14. SHE LOST HER BOW IN THE SAME ATTACK, NECESSITATING REPAIRS IN THE USA. NOTE THE BROKEN SHAFT OF HER PORT INNER PROPELLER PROTRUDING FROM THE HULL AT BOTTOM CENTRE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).