H01987
Photograph H01987 First World War, 1914-1918RABAUL, NEW GUINEA. C. 1918. A SIX INCH ARTILLERY PIECE MOUNTED AT FORT RALUANA COMMANDING THE ENTRANCE TO BLANCHE BAY.
H15079 Accession Number: H15079
Description
Fort Raluana, New Britain. c. 1918. This 6 inch Australian Artillery Battery was constructed in 1918 near the entrance to Blanche Bay. It replaced a 4.7 inch battery which had been on Matupi Island. (Donor A. Bazley)
Details
Accession Number
H15079
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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