The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 pressure and temperatures of engines and auxiliary equipment are running at optimal levels. His ship was serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR).
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.
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 t
R42352 Engine Room Artificer Ralph Adams is on watch attending the throttle of the starboard engine of the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. His duty is to ensure that orders telegraphed down from
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
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
Engineering Mechanic Graham McLean of Como, WA operates the throttles in the engine room onboard the Q class anti-submarine frigate HMAS Quiberon. The ship was serving on its sixth and last visit to
