NAVY07967
Photograph NAVY07967 Vietnam, 1962-1975Several Australian warships, some of whom were en route to Vietnam, in a replenishment at sea operation. Here the troop transport HMAS Sydney is underway alongside the Tide class fleet tanker HMAS Su
NAVY07932 Accession Number: NAVY07932
Description
The Daring class destroyer HMAS Duchess on the starboard quarter of the troop transport HMAS Sydney during a replenishment at sea. Both warships are underway joined by a fueling hose suspended from a crane onboard the troop transport which is pumping fuel to the destroyer. HMAS Duchess was escorting HMAS Sydney carrying soldiers from 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and their equipment to Vietnam on its first logistical support convoy.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07932
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c May 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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