HOBJ0745 Accession Number: HOBJ0745

Description

Two unidentified Seamen fold up canvas on the frigate HMAS Shoalhaven, as it is maneouvred through Kure Harbour. An unidentified Warrant Officer (WO),possibly from the gunnery, supervises the work. Another crew member in overalls stands behind the Warrant Officer. The group are working under the twin guns. Note the whistle hanging from the waist of the Warrant Officer.

Details

Accession Number

HOBJ0745

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

Kure

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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