Italian cruiser San Giorgio after being scuttled in the harbor at Tobruk, Libya as Australian troops entered the city, 22 Jan 1941. Note torpedo nets. Photo 1 of 2.

Caption     Italian cruiser San Giorgio after being scuttled in the harbor at Tobruk, Libya as Australian troops entered the city, 22 Jan 1941. Note torpedo nets. Photo 1 of 2. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseAustralian War Memorial
Identification Code   AWM 100014
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Operation Compass   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 1,200 x 785 pixels
Photos in Series See all 2 photos in this series
Photos at Same Place Tobruk, Libya
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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WW2-Era Place Name Tobruk, Libya
Lat/Long 32.0717, 23.9971
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