NAVY13457
Photograph NAVY13457 Vietnam, 1962-1975The commanding officer of the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart (D39), Captain Guy Griffiths, readies himself in a bosun's chair. He is preparing to transfer by highline to USS Samuel N Moore (DD-
NAVY13460 Accession Number: NAVY13460
Description
An underway transfer in the Tonkin Gulf between the Allen M Sumner class destroyer USS Samuel N Moore (DD-747) and the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart (D39) (not pictured). Lieutenant Commander C A Reid, RAN is in the bosun's chair for a handover briefing. The ship was returning for Sea Dragon operations after a short upkeep period in Subic Bay. The letter P signifies the replenishment point.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY13460
Photographer
Bevin Royce Stringer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Date Made
8 May 1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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