| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 069922 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA. 1943-01. A VIEW, TAKEN THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN OF A JEEP, NEAR GILI GILI. ...
Description
MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA. 1943-01. A VIEW, TAKEN THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN OF A JEEP, NEAR GILI GILI. THE CARGO STEAMER, "ANSHUN", WHICH WAS BY A JAPANESE CRUISER ON THE 1942-09-05, DURING THE BATTLE FOR MILNE BAY, IS SEEN LYING ON HER SIDE. IN 1944-07, WITH HOLES IN HER HULL PLUGGED UP, THE "ANSHUN" WAS SALVAGED AND TOWED 1750 MILES TO SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES FOR REPAIR.