042619 Accession Number: 042619

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A section of the coast approaching Steinkjer taken from the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper. In the centre left is one of the cruiser’s twin 105mm SK/C33 anti-aircraft mountings. A twin 37mm SK/C30 anti-aircraft mounting can be seen upper left. In the background is the escorting destroyer Z10 Hans Lody.

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Accession Number
042619
Photographer
Schroeder
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor K Hesketh
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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