| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00034.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Date made | 29 June 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Australian W Class Destroyer HMAS Waterhen takes water over her bow after she has been ...
Description
The Australian W Class Destroyer HMAS Waterhen takes water over her bow after she has been crippled by German dive bombers off the port of Salum, Egypt, while en route to Tobruk. The crew, wearing bouyancy vests, are on the deck of HMAS Waterhen ready to abandon the sinking ship. The crew were taken on board the British Destroyer HMS Defender. HMAS Waterhen sank the following day, 30 June 1941. (Original print housed in the AWM Archive Store)