Description
One of three sketches showing aspects of the Boom Gate at Fremantle. This is the first of its kind in Australia and is designed as protection against torpedo attacks. Electricity operated winches open and close the Gate - a steel net supported by metal barrels. When open the boom forms a large V against North Mole. When closed, cable is secured to a chain mooring, the strain taken off the winches, Fremantle, West Australia.
Details
Accession Number
ART21762
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: carbon pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 18.4 cm x 24.7 cm
Medium
carbon pencil on paper
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1942
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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