EN0247
Photograph EN0247 Period 1910-1919HMAS Yarra running into a 'head' sea as seen from the stern of her fellow destroyer HMAS Swan. From September 1917 to October 1918 the six Australian destroyers carried out patrols of the Adriatic Se
EN0250 Accession Number: EN0250
Description
The Australian destroyers HMAS Yarra, HMAS Torrens and HMAS Parramatta en route to England. From October 1917 to October 1918 the six Australian destroyers carried out patrols of the Adriatic Sea to block the passage of enemy warships and submarines, and assisted in the escort of Italian transports. After being dispersed eastward on a variety of duties they made their way to England in January 1919 before returning to Australia.
Details
Accession Number
EN0250
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
31 December 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Seaman Setchue
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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