| Accession Number | P02018.056 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
East Coast of Malaya. 1941-12-10. The new RN battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battle ...
Description
East Coast of Malaya. 1941-12-10. The new RN battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battle cruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese air attack on 1941-12-10. 800 lives were lost. HMS Prince of Wales is seen listing heavily after the attack. Members of the crew scramble over the side into life boats.