| Accession Number | 300797 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 35mm, Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 35mm, Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1943-07. DETAIL VIEW OF DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE CRUISER HMAS HOBART (I) AFTER BEING TORPEDOED ON ...
Description
1943-07. DETAIL VIEW OF DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE CRUISER HMAS HOBART (I) AFTER BEING TORPEDOED ON 1943-07-20. NOTE THE HOLE IN THE SHIP'S SIDE, THE BUCKLED DECK AND Y TURRET PUSHED UPWARDS. ON THE STERN IS A QUADRUPLE 2 POUNDER AA MOUNTING. 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS ARE FITTED TO THE TOP OF X TURRET. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)