Allied soldiers – the Australians, Indians and British – evacuated from Padang (Sumatra island), are aboard the Australian “Hobart” light cruiser (HMAS Hobart) sailing to Colombo.
To the left of the Allied Soldiers is the 152 mm BL 6 inch Mk XXIII main battery gun.
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Location: Pacific Ocean
Photo time: February 28, 1942