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305592 Accession Number: 305592

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1943. THE DESTROYER HMAS QUIBERON FUELLING AT SEA FROM ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER HMS CANTON. NOTE THE METHOD OF SLINGING THE HOSES BETWEEN THE HIGH HULL OF THE CANTON AND THE MUCH LOWER DESTROYER. 4.7 INCH SHELLS ARE IN THE READY USE RACKS AT LOWER CENTRE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).

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Accession Number

305592

Photographer

A B Field

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Print

Physical Description

Format: 4x6"
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)

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Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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