| Place | Africa: Egypt, Suez Canal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300250 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1920-1929 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT. 1919-04. ELEVATED STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE BATTLECRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA (I) ...
Description
SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT. 1919-04. ELEVATED STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE BATTLECRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA (I) PASSING THROUGH THE CANAL EN ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA FOLLOWING WORLD WAR 1 SERVICE WITH THE BRITISH GRAND FLEET. THE SHIP DISPLAYS THE MODIFICATIONS MADE TO HER DURING THE WAR. ADDITIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO HER BRIDGE, A RANGE FINDER AND DIRECTOR TOWER HAVE BEEN ADDED TO HER FOREMAST, 36 INCH SEARCHLIGHTS ARE MOUNTED ON TOWERS AROUND THE SECOND FUNNEL AND THE ANTI TORPEDO NET GEAR HAS BEEN REMOVED. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).