| Accession Number | 128086 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
THE RAN DESTROYER HMAS WATERHEN, WHICH SANK IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA OFF SOLLUM ON 1941-06-30 ...
Description
THE RAN DESTROYER HMAS WATERHEN, WHICH SANK IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA OFF SOLLUM ON 1941-06-30 DURING A TOW AFTER DAMAGE IN A BOMBING ATTACK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT WHILE ON THE TOBRUK FERRY RUN. SHE WAS THE FIRST SHIP OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY TO BE LOST THROUGH ENEMY ACTION. NOTE THE 12 POUNDER AA GUN REPLACING THE AFTER SET OF TORPEDO TUBES.