A/S dome Cairns Colombo
Art ART96838.022 Second World War, 1939-1945Sketch of exterior of HMAS Cairns with naval personnel performing duties. Vessel is in drydock in Colombo. Drawn vertically on the page.
Cairns Drydock Colombo Accession Number: ART96838.021
Description
Sketch of interior of HMAS Cairns with naval personnel performing duties. Vessel is in drydock in Colombo. Drawn vertically on the page.
Norton referred to this sketch to create a line illustration for the Memorial's HMAS MK service annual.
Details
Accession Number
ART96838.021
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 31 x 24.6 cm
Medium
red crayon, pencil and charcoal on paper
Date Made
11 January 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Child
Item Count
1
Credit Line
purchased 2015
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
Conflicts
Units
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