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Defence Series No. 147 - For'ard double turrets of a 6 inch gun unit of the Australian fleet
Defence Series No. 147 - For'ard double turrets of a 6 inch gun unit of the Australian fleet

Defence Series No. 147 - For'ard double turrets of a 6 inch gun unit of the Australian fleet

Publisher (Australian, founded 1880)
Maker
Datec 1940
Object number00029627
NamePostcard
MediumPhotographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 140 x 87 mm
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis black and white photographic postcard features a modified Leander class cruiser. The perspective of this photograph emphasises the dramatic symmetry and size of the ships forward double turrets and gun unit. Produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Armadale, Victoria, this postcard is number 147 in a series of cards featuring Royal Australian Navy ships.SignificanceThis postcard is an interesting record of the promotion of the modified Leander class cruiser by the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS PERTH, HOBART and SYDNEY were the three Leander class ships that were modified and sold to the Royal Australian Navy. Their machinery and propulsion were organised in two separate units to allow the ships to continue to operate if one set were damaged.