Gun deck - HMT "Duntroon" Accession Number: ART21063
Description
Looking across the gun deck, gun's crew are in the sheltered for'ard part of what was previously the Second Class closed in deck. On top of the shelter is an A.A gun post. Along the ship's side are smoke floats. The gun in a 4.7 inch, 1917 model. Crew comprises three naval gunners and 12 army gunners, from among the troop passengers. Note the inevitable laundry and "telephone", i.e. a bucket (ex paint tin) with string over guard rail to deck below. When pulled the tin bangs on the deck, gunner puts head over the side, either to learn that tea's ready or some more washing to be dried, Indian Ocean.
Details
Accession Number
ART21063
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: ink, pencil heightened with white on paper
Measurement
Overall: 30.5 cm x 38.1 cm
Medium
ink, pencil heightened with white on paper
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1942
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain