| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 302395 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Abrahams And Sons |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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DEVONPORT, ENGLAND. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMS GALATEA AS COMPLETED. SHE HAS SINGLE 4 ...
Description
DEVONPORT, ENGLAND. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMS GALATEA AS COMPLETED. SHE HAS SINGLE 4 INCH MARK V HA GUNS GROUPED AROUND THE MAINMAST AND A STUMP DERRICK MAST TO HANDLE AN AIRCRAFT THAT WAS NEVER CARRIED. NOTE THE DIRECTOR CONTROL TOWER FOR HER SIX 6 INCH MARK XXIII GUNS IN MARK XXI MOUNTINGS. BEHIND IT IS THE HIGH ANGLE CONTROL SYSTEM MARK III FOR HER 4 INCH GUNS. A QUADRUPLE BANK OF 21 INCH TORPEDO TUBES IS SITED IMMEDIATELY ABAFT THE BREAK OF THE FORECASTLE DECK. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)