073200 Accession Number: 073200

Description

Cleaning the four-inch naval gun on the stern of the frigate HMAS Barcoo while on patrol, heading towards Hansa Bay. Identified from left to right: H/1135 Able Seaman (AB) Alfred Tasman Lillye from Lindisfarne, Tasmania (1); and F4552 AB Ernest William Churchman from Maddington, Western Australia (2).

Details

Accession Number
073200
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
14 May 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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