| Accession Number | 017968 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Bottomley, Clifford |
| Place made | South West Pacific Islands |
| Date made | 25 December 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
On Christmas Day the Captain of HMAS Benalla takes over the duties of a seaman while a seaman ...
Description
On Christmas Day the Captain of HMAS Benalla takes over the duties of a seaman while a seaman elected by the ship's company becomes captain for the day. Lieutenant Commander T. Gale is performing the duties of an Able Seaman. He has a Leading Seaman patch strapped to his bare arm.