| Place | Africa: Egypt, Alexandria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306706 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Craike, B |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. 1940-07-20. EGYPTIAN WORKMEN REPAIRING DAMAGE TO THE FORWARD FUNNEL OF HMAS ...
Description
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. 1940-07-20. EGYPTIAN WORKMEN REPAIRING DAMAGE TO THE FORWARD FUNNEL OF HMAS SYDNEY (II) CAUSED BY A HIT FROM A 6 INCH SHELL FROM THE ITALIAN CRUISER BARTOLOMEO COLLEONI DURING THE ACTION OFF CAPE SPADE, CRETE. THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN LOOKING DOWN THROUGH THE HOLE TO THE WATER ON THE PORT SIDE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).