| Accession Number | 306465 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1944-10. DETAIL VIEW FROM HIGH ON THE SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE BATTLESHIP HMS KING GEORGE V ...
Description
1944-10. DETAIL VIEW FROM HIGH ON THE SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE BATTLESHIP HMS KING GEORGE V REFUELLING THE DESTROYER HMS ORWELL AT SEA USING THE TROUGH METHOD. THE HOSE IS PASSED THROUGH A LIGHT STEEL TROUGH SUSPENDED FROM THE BATTLESHIP'S CRANE AND PASSED IN A CATENARY TO THE RECEIVING SHIP. NOTE THE QUADRUPLE 2 POUNDER AA MOUNTING ON THE ORWELL, TRAINED OUT TO STARBOARD. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)