HOBJ0729 Accession Number: HOBJ0729

Description

An RAN Commander (Cdr)(left), possibly Cdr I H McDonald, salutes an aircraft carrier from the bridge of the frigate HMAS Shoalhaven in Kure Harbour. An unidentified Lieutenant (Lt) (centre), and three Seamen stand at attention as they watch. The aircraft carrier is possibly the Royal Navy's HMS Triumph.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0729
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c May 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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