NAVY13916
Photograph NAVY13916 Vietnam, 1962-1975The USN destroyer USS Theodore E Chandler DD 717 has come alongside the RAN destroyer HMAS Hobart (1965-2000), for a jackstay transfer during Operation Sea Dragon, off the coast of North Vietnam. The
Transfer by bosun's chair Accession Number: ART26080
Description
This painting depicts an occurrence common at sea in the transfer of personnel from ship to ship. This particular instance took place in the refuelling area of the British Pacific Fleet, off the coast of Japan. The officer is being passed to the Australian destroyer HMAS 'Nepal', using a bosun's chair to transfer personnel from one ship to another while at sea.
Details
Accession Number
ART26080
Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas
Measurement
unframed: 56.2 x 72.4 cm
Medium
oil on canvas
Date Made
November 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under the official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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