NAVY09229
Photograph NAVY09229 Vietnam, 1962-1975R55428 Mechanical Engineer David B Birtwistle of Sunshine, Vic on watch in B boiler room onboard the Daring class destroyer HMAS Duchess in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR) during the Indonesian
NAVY09230 Accession Number: NAVY09230
Description
Mechanical Engineer Michael Chopping of Newborough, Vic on watch in B boiler room onboard the Daring class destroyer HMAS Duchess when it was deployed to the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR) during the Indonesian Confrontation. He is blowing down a gauge glass to test that the gauge glass accurately describes the correct water level in the boiler. HMAS Duchess escorted the troop transport HMAS Sydney to Vietnam earlier in the year. HMAS Sydney was carrying soldiers and military equipment from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and other military units to serve in Vietnam.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY09230
Photographer
Bevin Royce Stringer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c September 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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