302207 Accession Number: 302207

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STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE SECOND CLASS PROTECTED CRUISER HMS HIGHFLYER. NOTE THE 6 INCH GUNS ON THE FORECASTLE AND QUARTERDECK AND ALONG HER BROADSIDE. THE 12 POUNDER GUNS OF HER SECONDARY ARMAMENT ARE MOUNTED BETWEEN THE BROADSIDE MAIN GUNS AND IN THE EMBRASURES FORE AND AFT. 3 POUNDER ANTI TORPEDO BOAT GUNS CAN BE SEEN IN HER FIGHTING TOPS. THE SHIP IS PAINTED WHITE WITH BUFF FUNNELS FOR TROPICAL SERVICE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION, PRESENTED BY MR G. L. MACANDIE))

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302207
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Photograph
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Print
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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