P03626.008 Accession Number: P03626.008

Description

The Italian motor vessel Romolo which was set on fire and scuttled by its crew after being pursued from Brisbane by the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Manoora. The Manoora fired seven rounds into the Romolo to prevent her becoming a danger to navigation.

Details

Accession Number
P03626.008
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Date Made
12 June 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor E Pearson
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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