HMAS DELORAINE
Date1941-1942
Object numberANMS1399[030]
NamePhotograph
MediumPhotograph
DimensionsOverall: 90 x 140 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the Menlove family
DescriptionLieutenant Commander Desmond Menlove was in command of HMAS DELORAINE from 22 August 1941 to 5 May 1942 during WWII.SignificanceThis material forms part of a large collection of photgraphs and other records of Desmond Menlove's career in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve as well as his career in merchant shipping. Desmond Menlove was famous for his role in sinking the first Japanese submarine in World War II, as Lieutenant Commander of HMAS DELORAINE. He also commanded HMAS KAPUNDA and HMAS LATROBE during World War II.
1941-1948
