305605
Photograph 305605 Second World War, 1939-1945Oro Bay, Buna. Survivors of the Dutch cargo steamer 'sJacob, sunk by Japanese bombers, cling to wreckage awaiting rescue by the corvette HMAS Bendigo. (Naval Historical Collection).
305604 Accession Number: 305604
Description
Cape Nelson. Survivors from the Dutch merchant vessel 'sJacob, sunk by Japanese bombers, on board HMAS Bendigo. (Naval Historical Collection).
Details
Accession Number
305604
Photographer
HMAS Bendigo
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Format: 4x6"
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)
Date Made
8 March 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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