| Accession Number | F00186 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 30 sec |
| Object type | Home movie |
| Physical description | 8mm standard/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Shilkin, Berny Nathan |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
| Source credit to | This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government. |
[HMAS Sydney, 1941] / B Shilkin
Description
Scenes from aboard HMAS Sydney taken a few months before her loss on 19 November 1941. Catapult launch of HMAS Sydney's Supermarine Walrus amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft. Firing 4-inch High Angle Quick Firing Mark V guns on Mark IV Mounting and firing two 6" Mark XXIII guns which were housed in four Mark XXI twin turrets. Recovery of Walrus seaplane. This film was Mr Shilkin's first attempt at film making.
Film order form-
Video of [HMAS Sydney, 1941] / B Shilkin (video)