| Accession Number | H17513 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Australian depot ship HMAS Platypus which was built abroad for the Australian Navy. It was ...
Description
The Australian depot ship HMAS Platypus which was built abroad for the Australian Navy. It was launched on 28 October 1916 and completed on 2 March 1917. On completion the ship was taken over by Imperial authorities and manned by British ratings for the duration of the war. (Donor Our Australian Navy through J.W.Ward)