Photograph: Four Fairmiles in the Calliope Basin, behind the Fairmiles are HMNZS KIWI and HMNZS PHYLLIS, DUCHESS and HMNZS KAIWAKA, Devonport, 1943

Maker
Collins, Tudor Washington (b.1898, d.1970)
 Production date
1943?
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Object detail

Description
An original black and white photograph of four Fairmiles in the Calliope Basin preparing for deployment to the Solomon Islands. Q400 is on the right. Behind the Fairmiles are HMNZS KIWI and HMNZS PHYLLIS. On the outboard side of the wharf are the DUCHESS (twin funnels) and ahead of her is a Castle class minesweeping trawler with HMNZS KAIWAKA (T14) alongside. On the reverse are the words "48A" Fairmiles and Minesweepers at Calliope Wharf 1943?" "80F13" Stamped "Copyright by Brian Collins, 54 Covil Avenue, Te Atatu". Devonport, 1943?
Accession number
2012.0.259
Museum System ID
26043
Collection type
Archives
Collection
Wellington Museum (prev. MOWCAS)
Classification
Photograph
Maker and role
Collins, Tudor Washington (b.1898, d.1970): Photographer
Media/Materials
Black and White Print
Measurements
145mm, 194mm
Measurement details
2D objects (HxW): H 145 W 194mm: 0 - Whole
Production place and notes
Devonport, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Auckland Region, Aotearoa New Zealand
On display?
Not on display

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