001278
Photograph 001278 Second World War, 1939-1945A 6 inch gun being swung aboard the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia preparatory to being mounted during its fitting out at Garden Island Dockyard.
001275 Accession Number: 001275
Description
Dockyard workmen caulking the deck of the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia during the ship's fitting out at Garden Island Dockyard.
Details
Accession Number
001275
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c March 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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