301385 Accession Number: 301385

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PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA. 1941-12-30. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE SLOOP HMAS SWAN (II) (U74). HER ORIGINAL ARMAMENT OF THREE 4 INCH MARK V GUNS ON MARK III HIGH ANGLE MOUNTINGS AND A QUADRUPLE .5 INCH VICKERS MACHINE GUN MOUNTING ON A BANDSTAND AMIDSHIPS. HER CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME PROBABLY CONSISTS OF TWO GREYS, 507A (THE DARKER SHADE) AND 507C. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

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301385
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Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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