043893
Photograph 043893 Period 1970-1979HMAS SYDNEY LEAVING SYDNEY HARBOUR FOR THE LAST TIME, 1975-12.
042607 Accession Number: 042607
Description
A lifeboat loaded with survivors from the SS Orama pulling alongside the German 14,000 ton cruiser Admiral hipper. SS Orama, a 19,000 ton passenger vessel of the Peninsula and Orient line on charter as a troopship was sunk by gunfire from the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper, in the course of which she was abandoned by her crew, of whom 19 were killed. Torpedoes fired at her by the accompanying destroyer Hans Lody (Z10) missed, one hitting a lifeboat. There were 112 survivors. Orama was returning to England, empty and unescorted. The hospital ship Atlantis was in the vicinity, but her immunity was respected.
Details
Accession Number
042607
Photographer
Schroeder
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
8 June 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor K Hesketh
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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