303475 Accession Number: 303475

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STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN LINER MV KANIMBLA WHICH WAS COMMISSIONED INTO THE ROYAL NAVY AS AN ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER UPON THE OUTBREAK OF WORLD WAR 2 AND MANNNED PREDOMINANTLY BY AUSTRALIANS. SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TAKEN OVER BY THE RAN AND COMMISSIONED AS A LANDING SHIP INFANTRY. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

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Accession Number
303475
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Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Format: 4x6"
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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