Fremantle, WA. 1940-05. Informal group of naval personnel standing on the deck of HMAS Adelaide. ...

Place Oceania: Australia, Western Australia, Fremantle
Accession Number P02020.005
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Fremantle, WA. 1940-05. Informal group of naval personnel standing on the deck of HMAS Adelaide. This torpedo party includes Gunner Fred Pitt RAN (back row, 4th from left), and on his right is the Captain. Note the anti splinter protection around the bridgework and the starboard 6 inch gun on the left. HMAS Adelaide was in Fremantle at this time on escort and patrol duties.