EN0344
Photograph EN0344 First World War, 1914-1918A wave crashes over the bow of HMAS Melbourne, seen from HMAS Sydney. Both ships were taking part in patrols of the North Sea with the Royal Navy's 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron.
EN0051 Accession Number: EN0051
Description
An Australian destroyer escorting a convoy. At the outbreak of the First World War the Australian Squadron had three 700 ton destroyers: HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Yarra and HMAS Warrego. Three more, the Huon, Swan and Torrens, were built during the war.
Details
Accession Number
EN0051
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Chief Steward Newell
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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