HOBJ3426
Photograph HOBJ3426 Korean War, 1950-1953A view of the starboard side of the RAN destroyer HMAS Bataan at anchor in Korean waters. At time the Chief of the Naval Staff and First Naval Member, Vice Admiral (Vice Adm) Sir John A Collins KBE
HOBJ3427 Accession Number: HOBJ3427
Description
A view of the starboard side of the RAN destroyer HMAS Bataan at anchor in Korean waters. At time the Chief of the Naval Staff and First Naval Member, Vice Admiral (Vice Adm) Sir John A Collins KBE CB was touring the area to inspect the defences and observe operational conditions at sea on the west coast. A bombardment of an enemy gun emplacement was carried out north east of Mudo. After visiting Paengyong Do Island, Bataan returned south to Inchon to disembark Vice Adm Collins, then proceeded to Kure. The ships pennant number , D191, is painted on the hull just below the bridge.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ3427
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 1 August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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