| Accession Number | P03707.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Davey, John |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | 19 February 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The United States Navy destroyer, USS Peary on fire and partially sunk in Darwin Harbour. The ...
Description
The United States Navy destroyer, USS Peary on fire and partially sunk in Darwin Harbour. The crew suffered 80 men killed and 13 wounded after she was was struck by five bombs when attacked by single motored Japanese dive bombers during the first air raid on Darwin. On the right is the Hospital Ship Manunda.