| Accession Number | 301662 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Wilson, D H |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
C.1943-01. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMAS WARRAMUNGA AT SPEED. HER DIRECTOR AND HER MAIN ...
Description
C.1943-01. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMAS WARRAMUNGA AT SPEED. HER DIRECTOR AND HER MAIN ARMAMENT OF SIX 4.7 INCH MK XII GUNS IN TWIN CP MK XIX MOUNTINGS IN A, B, AND Y POSITIONS IS TRAINED TO PORT AS ARE THE TWIN 4 INCH MK XVI AA GUNS IN THE MK XIX MOUNTING IN X POSITION AND THE QUADRUPLE 2 POUNDER AA MOUNTING AMIDSHIPS. SHE HAS NOT YET HAD HER 20 MM OERLIKON GUNS FITTED. NOTE THE TYPE 285 FIRE CONTROL RADAR ON HER DIRECTOR. HER CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME IS OF TWO SHADES OF GREY AND DIFFERS BETWEEN THE PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).