HOBJ2413 Accession Number: HOBJ2413

Description

Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, carrying his sword, inspects HMAS Sydney and its crew in Kure harbour. He is being escorted by an unidentified officer as he makes his way along lines of seamen and non commissioned officers (NCOs) who are standing at attention on the deck of the ship. With the departure of HMS Glory from Far East waters, HMAS Sydney has the honour of carrying Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell's flag. Note the ship's crane in the background.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2413
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 29 September 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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