044773 Accession Number: 044773

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DUTCH CRUISER DE RUYTER. SUNK IN BATTLE NEAR JAVA IN FEBRUARY 1942.

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Accession Number
044773
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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