HOBJ0803 Accession Number: HOBJ0803

Description

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Unicorn in Kure Harbour, dressed to mark the 13th anniversary of the King's Coronation. HMS Unicorn and the RAN frigate HMAS Shoalhaven, also in harbour, fired a simultaneous salute of 21 guns.

Details

Accession Number

HOBJ0803

Photographer

Phillip Oliver Hobson

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Negative

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate

Date Made

12 May 1950

Place Made

Kure

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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