Description
The US registered tanker MV Surf City anchored for salvage off Khawr Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, September 1990. MV Surf City, loaded with naphtha and diesel oil, was severely damaged by an accidental explosion on 22 February 1990 and a subsequent fire that last for two weeks, destroying 196,985 of the 606,215 barrels on board.
Details
Accession Number
P01403.015
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Format: 35mm
Date Made
10 September 1990
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
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