P01233.009
Photograph P01233.009 Second World War, 1939-1945USS VINCENNES, NEW ORLEANS CLASS HEAVY CRUISER, SHOWN IN CAMOUFLAGE DRESS. SHE SANK DURING NIGHT ACTION OFF SAVO ISLAND 1942-08-08.
P02497.047 Accession Number: P02497.047
Description
Pacific Ocean. August 1942. Starboard side view of the cruiser USS Vincennes (CA44) prior to her loss in the Battle of Savo Island during night action on 9 August 1942. Note the fire control radar on her main armament director. She wears the 'splotch' type camouflage design common in the US navy at that time. (Donor M. Williams)
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Accession Number
P02497.047
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
August 1942
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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