A V/W class destroyer dropping a depth charge

An unidentified V/W class destroyer dropping a depth charge. The photograph was taken from the after end of the upper deck, close to the depth charge rack. This vessel appears to be equipped with only a six charge capacity dropping rack and a very limited number of reloads, suggesting an early-War photograph. The crew are dressed for Arctic conditions.

Object Details

ID: AD15411
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Exhibition: Arctic Convoys
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 62 mm x 86 mm