014521
Photograph 014521 Second World War, 1939-1945The Royal Australian Navy on boom defence duty at Darwin Harbour. An anti submarine net, suspended from flotation buoys, is being towed out to a boom in Darwin Harbour.
014520 Accession Number: 014520
Description
The Royal Australian Navy on boom defence duty at Darwin harbour. Suspended by a rope ladder and using a large pair of cutters, an unidentified Able Seaman is cutting the wire stops on the anti submarine net to allow it to hang down below the waterline. The net is supported by a line of large drum shaped buoys, one of which is visible here. To facilitate towing from the depot, the nets are tied at intervals and after being placed in position the wire ties or stops are removed.
Details
Accession Number
014520
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
30 March 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor H Turner
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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