H13964
Photograph H13964 First World War, 1914-1918Thursday Island, Queensland. 1916. HMAS Una (formerly the German yacht Komet) lying off the island as a small boat approaches. (Donor Lieutenant Commander G.A. Hill RANR)
A00697 Accession Number: A00697
Description
Near Thursday Island. HMAS Una at anchor. Una was formerly the German naval yacht Komet which operated in the Pacific area during the Second World War until captured by an Australian naval vessel on 10 October 1914. Una then served as a unit of the RAN. Sailors are in a row boat in the foreground.
Details
Accession Number
A00697
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Captain A W Jose.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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