059848 Accession Number: 059848

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BRISBANE, QLD. 1943-11-08. AIRCRAFT SALVAGE BARGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE SHIPYARDS OF DRYSDALE AND RIDGWAY, KANGAROO POINT. THESE BARGES, WHEN COMPLETED, ARE FITTED WITH A 30 TON CRANE AND HAVE SUFFICIENT DECK SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE A FLYING FORTRESS AIRCRAFT.

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059848
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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