Griffiths, Owen Evan (Lieutenant Commander) Accession Number: MSS1404

Description

Manuscript, titled "Cry Havoc : The Story of HMAS Kanimbla" presenting a brief outline of the wartime experiences of this armed merchant vessel. Includes reference to duties off Japan and China, patrol activities in the Indian Ocean, the attack on Bandar Shahpur, convoy duties and later conversion to an Assault Landing Ship for operations in the South West Pacific Area, 1943-1945.

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Accession Number
MSS1404
Maker
Owen Evans Griffiths
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Document
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1949
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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