003949/13 Accession Number: 003949/13

Description

The Oreposa float towed by the minesweeper during sweep operations being positioned next to the auxiliary minesweeper HMAS Orara prior to being lifted on board after a minesweeping operation in the Bass Strait area.

Details

Accession Number
003949/13
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c November 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 003949/13

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