At sea. 1942. Waves crash over the bow of HMAS Adelaide as she ploughs through a large swell, ...

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Accession Number P02020.007
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

At sea. 1942. Waves crash over the bow of HMAS Adelaide as she ploughs through a large swell, while on patrol and escort duties in northern Australia and New Guinea. This elevated view of the deck is taken from the bridge structure above one of her 6 inch guns.