305188
Photograph 305188 Korean War, 1950-1953KOREA. 1952-08-01. ABLE SEAMAN BOB THOMSON OF WONTHAGGI, VIC, SWEEPS DOWN THE QUARTERDECK OF THE DESTROYER HMAS BATAAN. THE TWIN 4.7 INCH GUNS OF X MOUNTING ARE IN THE BACKGROUND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL CO
HOBJ3461 Accession Number: HOBJ3461
Description
On a rainy day 911 Able Seaman R M 'Bob' Thomson of Wonthaggi, Vic, wearing wet weather gear as he sweeps down the quarterdeck of the Tribal Class destroyer HMAS Bataan.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ3461
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
1 August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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