| Accession Number | 301162 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 5x7", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 5x7", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
C.1940. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMAS PERTH (I). NOTE THE DIRECTOR FOR THE MAIN ARMAMENT ...
Description
C.1940. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMAS PERTH (I). NOTE THE DIRECTOR FOR THE MAIN ARMAMENT BEHIND THE BRIDGE. BEHIND AND ABOVE IT IS THE HIGH ANGLE CONTROL POSITION FOR THE 4 INCH GUNS. THE CATAPULT IS NOT FITTED TO ITS TURNTABLE BETWEEN THE FUNNELS TO WHICH ARE ATTACHED RANGE FINDING BAFFLES. THE CREW ARE MANNING THE SIDE FOR ENTERING HARBOUR. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)