Historical information
Painting courtesy of John Bastock.
Physical description
Colour print of HMAS Sydney 1918 at sea. Launching a Sopwith aeroplane from a flying off platform atop her 6 inch gun turret. There is another ship in background visible RHS past bow of the Sydney. Print is No 3 in a series of 25. Mounted with white border with gold metal frame, masonite backing & wire hanging strap.
Inscriptions & markings
Printed RHS bottom on border under print: “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75TH ANNIVERSARY”
Printed RHS bottom corner on print: “John Bastock”
Subjects
- print,
- ran,
- anniversary,
- 75th
