305563 Accession Number: 305563

Description

1940-10-25. SYDNEY, NSW. AFTER THE LAUNCHING CEREMONY THE RAN CORVETTE HMAS BURNIE GLIDES DOWN THE SLIPS. THE CEREMONY WAS PERFORMED BY LADY (KELSO) KING.

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Accession Number

305563

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Print

Physical Description

Format: 6x8"
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)

Date Made

25 October 1940

Place Made

Morts Dock

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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