| Accession Number | 017676 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 2 October 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
An unusual ceremony was performed on HMAS Nepal in an Australian port when the ship's bell was ...
Description
An unusual ceremony was performed on HMAS Nepal in an Australian port when the ship's bell was used as a font for the christening of James Plunkett-Cole, son of Lieutenant Commander (Lt Cmdr) and Mrs John Plunkett-Cole, took place in the Captain's cabin. Left to right: RAN Padre; Lt Cdr Plunkett-Cole RAN; Mrs Plunkett-Cole with child; Miss Adair Middleton, godmother.