England. An unidentified member of the RN Enemy Mining Section of HMS Vernon standing astride a ...

Accession Number P03434.005
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Goldsworthy, Leon Verdi
Date made 1940-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

England. An unidentified member of the RN Enemy Mining Section of HMS Vernon standing astride a recently recovered German mine lying on the deck of a recovery vessel. He is being assisted out of his diving suit by an unidentified RN rating and still has his helmet face plate closed and breathing apparatus connected. A rope is tethered to the front of his suit and he is wearing weighted boots.

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