The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
R93059 Engineering Mechanic F Kenneth Griggs blowing the gauge glasses on the boilers in the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. This procedure blows water and steam to the bilges and ensures that the gauge readings indicate the actual levels in the boilers. His ship was serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR).
R93185 Leading Engineering Mechanic W P Croke monitors a control panel of gauges in the engine room of the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. He regularly logs the readings to ensure that the press
Ordinary Seaman Alan Sims logs readings in the engine room of the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. He is monitoring pressure and temperature levels to ensure that the machinery does not overheat.
An unidentified sailor adjusts mechanisms for one of the ship's boilers. He was serving in the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta during its deployment to the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR).
R56977 Engineering Mechanic Arnold D Payne applies the throttle to the starboard engine of the River class anti-submarine frigate HMAS Parramatta. This manoeuvre, to increase the speed, occurred duri
R59261 Engineering Mechanic Gary Doust tests the drinking water available onboard the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR). The ship produces its own s
Leading Engineering Mechanic Francis McKenzie operates the throttles in the engine room of the Q class anti-submarine frigate HMAS Quiberon. The ship was serving on its sixth and last tour in the Far
