| Accession Number | P03434.009 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Goldsworthy, Leon Verdi |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Sussex, Brighton |
| Date made | December 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Brighton Beach, England. Lieutenant Chowdri (Choudhary) Royal Indian Navy (RIN) standing in ...
Description
Brighton Beach, England. Lieutenant Chowdri (Choudhary) Royal Indian Navy (RIN) standing in breaking waves as a spherical German anti-shipping mine is pulled ashore. Chowdri was one of several members of the Enemy Mining Section of HMS Vernon seconded from various Dominion navies.