HOBJ0831 Accession Number: HOBJ0831

Description

A Colossus class carrier, is anchored in Kure Harbour near buoy 14. The deck is crowded with aircraft, mostly with their wings folded. A shore boat operated by crew members moves round the bow of the ship. Behind the aircraft carrier is a hospital ship, probably HMS Maine, with Red Cross flags on the sides and the funnels.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0831
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c May 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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