| Accession Number | P00002.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 16 June 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Images relating to the sinking of HMAS Nestor
Description
The rescued crew from HMAS Nestor aboard HMS Javelin. HMAS Nestor's crew on board HMS Javelin". At about 18.00 on 15 June 1942, the Nestor's boiler room was hit by several bombs and suffered damage. She was put under tow by HMS Javelin but by the next morning she was starting to sink so after her crew had been transferred to the Javelin, she was then scuttled.