128068 Accession Number: 128068

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The crew of the Italian submarine Uebi Scebeli abandon ship after their submarine was forced to the surface 160 kilometres due east of Crete by depth charges from the destroyers HMS Defender, Ilex (one of which is in background) and HMAS Voyager. Ships boats from the destroyers are taking off the Italian submariners. The submarine was eventually sunk by gunfire from the destroyer HMS Dainty at 0820.

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Accession Number
128068
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
29 June 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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