| Accession Number | 300952 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 3x4", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 3x4", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Naval Public Relations Section |
| Conflict |
Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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1949-01-29. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS LATROBE (J234). SHE IS ARMED WITH A 4 INCH ...
Description
1949-01-29. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS LATROBE (J234). SHE IS ARMED WITH A 4 INCH MARK XVI GUN FORWARD. NOTE THE NET HUNG AT THE REAR OF THE MOUNTING TO CATCH EJECTING CARTRIDGE CASES. THE CLOSE RANGE ARMAMENT CONSISTS OF A 40 MM AA GUN AFT AND 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS IN THE BRIDGE WINGS. NOTE THE TYPE 271 SURFACE WARNING RADAR ABOVE THE BRIDGE AND SC RADAR ATOP THE FOREMAST. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)