Description
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Engine Room Artificer Ford of the Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool supporting an unidentified seaman, injured after the Warrnambool struck a mine while on minesweeping operations. In the background, under the port side canopy, several other seamen can be seen, including one other injured sailor being supported by a crewmate. HMAS Warrnambool was part of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla on operations to clear the defensive minefields laid by HMAS Bungaree during World War 2.
Details
Accession Number
P02294.018
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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