305188 Accession Number: 305188

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KOREA. 1952-08-01. ABLE SEAMAN BOB THOMSON OF WONTHAGGI, VIC, SWEEPS DOWN THE QUARTERDECK OF THE DESTROYER HMAS BATAAN. THE TWIN 4.7 INCH GUNS OF X MOUNTING ARE IN THE BACKGROUND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).

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Accession Number
305188
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Format: 6x8"
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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