| Accession Number | P02571.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Evans, Eric Charles |
| Date made | 19 July 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The forward six inch guns of HMAS Sydney II showing the blistered paint from the heat of ...
Description
The forward six inch guns of HMAS Sydney II showing the blistered paint from the heat of sustained firing at the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni during the battle of Cape Sparda, off the coast of Crete. The Italian ship was immobilised by accurate fire from the Sydney's six inch guns and then sunk by torpedo's launched from the escorting British destroyers.