Morts Dock, Sydney, NSW. 1942-09-12. On board elevated view of the damage to the stern of the ...

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Accession Number 306771
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

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Description

Morts Dock, Sydney, NSW. 1942-09-12. On board elevated view of the damage to the stern of the Australian merchant vessel SS Allara, sustained when torpedoed by a Japanese submarine off Newcastle, NSW, on 1942-07-23. Workmen standing on scaffolding are repairing the damage. Note the repair instructions painted on the hull plating. (Naval Historical Collection) (Formerly Y013/17/13)