001280
Photograph 001280 Second World War, 1939-1945Shells being swung abord the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia for use of its main armament of seven 6 inch guns.
001282 Accession Number: 001282
Description
Two ratings examining the fuses of 6 inch shells brought aboard the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia for use with the ship's main gun armament.
Details
Accession Number
001282
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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