HOBJ0747 Accession Number: HOBJ0747

Description

A group of unidentified Seamen from the gunnery of the frigate HMAS Shoalhaven prepare to load twin guns, possibly for a salute in Kure Harbour.

Details

Accession Number

HOBJ0747

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

Japan

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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