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.
001283 Accession Number: 001283
Description
One of the 6 inch guns of the ship's main armament being installed in position on the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia.
Details
Accession Number
001283
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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