P02550.013 Accession Number: P02550.013

Description

The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra alongside a wharf. The colour scheme indicates it pre-dates the Second World War. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadalcanal.

Details

Accession Number
P02550.013
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
c 1935
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor L Rudd
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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