| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00634.002 |
| 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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OFF SUMATRA, 1942-02. A BRITISH SHIP, THE EMPRESS OF ASIA, BURNING AFTER AN ATTACK BY NINE ...
Description
OFF SUMATRA, 1942-02. A BRITISH SHIP, THE EMPRESS OF ASIA, BURNING AFTER AN ATTACK BY NINE JAPANESE DIVE BOMBERS. SHE WAS ONE OF THE LAST CONVOYS SENT TO SINGAPORE BEFORE ITS FALL ON 1942-02-15. ALL THE TROOPS ON BOARD (PART OF THE 18TH DIVISION) WERE RESCUED. (DONOR: W. HARVEY)