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Royal Australian Navy ship towing another
Royal Australian Navy ship towing another

Royal Australian Navy ship towing another

Date1920 - 1927
Object number00018123
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin photographic print, card
DimensionsOverall: 87 x 137 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Barry Jones
DescriptionThis black and white photographic postcard shows an armoured vessel, possibly HMAS CERBERUS, being towed by a vessel with a single naval white ensign flying from it. The reverse reveals that the postcard was produced by Kodak Australia.SignificanceThis image most likely depicts the towing of HMAS CERBERUS, a vessel that holds a significant place in Australian maritime history having served in the Victoria Naval Forces, the Commonwealth Naval Forces, and the Royal Australian Navy.