P01233.007 Accession Number: P01233.007

P02497.046

Photograph P02497.046 Second World War, 1939-1945

Probably Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. 8 August 1942. USS Astoria shortly before her loss off Guadalcanal during the battle of Savo Island on 9 August 1942 when she was sunk during night action. Note

P01233.009

Photograph P01233.009 Second World War, 1939-1945

USS VINCENNES, NEW ORLEANS CLASS HEAVY CRUISER, SHOWN IN CAMOUFLAGE DRESS. SHE SANK DURING NIGHT ACTION OFF SAVO ISLAND 1942-08-08.

P11247.001

Photograph P11247.001 Second World War, 1939-1945

Survivors of the sinking of HMAS Canberra are transferred to USS Patterson from USS BARNETT (AP-11, later APA-5, a transport, to which PATTERSON transferred CANBERRA's survivors for transport to Noume

P02497.047

Photograph P02497.047 Second World War, 1939-1945

Pacific Ocean. August 1942. Starboard side view of the cruiser USS Vincennes (CA44) prior to her loss in the Battle of Savo Island during night action on 9 August 1942. Note the fire control radar on

P02550.008

Photograph P02550.008 Second World War, 1939-1945

The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra conducts a night shoot firing two of its 4 inch anti-aircraft guns which form part of the ship's secondary armament. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off S

P02550.013

Photograph P02550.013 Second World War, 1939-1945

The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra alongside a wharf. The colour scheme indicates it pre-dates the Second World War. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadal