| Accession Number | P03707.003 |
|---|---|
| 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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Smoke billowing from a floating dock (left) and MV Zealandia (right) after she was attacked by ...
Description
Smoke billowing from a floating dock (left) and MV Zealandia (right) after she was attacked by Japanese aircraft during the first air raid on Darwin. Two crew members died from wounds sustained in the attack. Between the two, MV Neptuna lies on her side in the harbour.