P02256.007 Accession Number: P02256.007

Description

The derelict US registered oil tanker MV Surf City lies at anchor in the waters off Khawr Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, as it awaits salvage. 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
P02256.007
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Support: Acetate
Format: 35mm
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Date Made
c December 1990
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor M Keedle
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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