An image showing 'N27066; A Canadian built 40 mm bofors gun and breech being hoisted from the quayside at Priddys Hard Naval Armament Depot, Gosport. The short recoil springs are completely encased. A folding canvas screen is being used by the photographer as a backdrop.'

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Slinging a 40 mm bofors gun barrel and breech at Priddys Hard Naval Armament Depot, Gosport, Hampshire

A Canadian built 40 mm bofors gun and breech being hoisted from the quayside at Priddys Hard Naval Armament Depot, Gosport. The short recoil springs are completely encased. A folding canvas screen is being used by the photographer as a backdrop.

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Object details

ID:	N27066
Type:	Negative
Materials:	Glass plate negative
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	November 1948
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 89 mm x 120 mm