P02020.005 Accession Number: P02020.005

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Fremantle, WA. 1940-05. Informal group of naval personnel standing on the deck of HMAS Adelaide. This torpedo party includes Gunner Fred Pitt RAN (back row, 4th from left), and on his right is the Captain. Note the anti splinter protection around the bridgework and the starboard 6 inch gun on the left. HMAS Adelaide was in Fremantle at this time on escort and patrol duties.

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Accession Number
P02020.005
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor N Trenbath
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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