P04992.010
Photograph P04992.010 Second World War, 1939-1945A Supermarine Seagull (Walrus) Amphibian aircraft being launched from the catapult aboard HMAS Canberra.
P02550.014 Accession Number: P02550.014
Description
A view from the 'fighting top', also known as the crow's nest, of the forecastle of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Visible forward of the funnel is a bi-plane amphibian aircraft, probably a Supermarine Seagull V or Walrus. A four inch anti-aircraft gun is also visible (below right) and a sea-boat, suspended on davits, is mounted on the same deck near it. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadalcanal.
Details
Accession Number
P02550.014
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
c 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor L Rudd
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Units
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