NAVY13452
Photograph NAVY13452 Vietnam, 1962-1975Chief Coxswain V L Driscoll, R37224 at action stations onboard the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart in the Gulf of Tonkin. He is using a pair of binoculars to observe operations in progress. He
NAVY13474 Accession Number: NAVY13474
Description
Able Seaman J Skene, R63049 at action stations manning the port Target Designation Transmitter (TDT) binoculars in the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart in the Tonkin Gulf. He is observing the coast to detect gun flashes. The ship was operating in an area where coastal defence guns were active. In view of this threat he is wearing a steel helmet, anti-flash gear and a protective flak jacket.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY13474
Photographer
Bevin Royce Stringer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 120
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Format: 120
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Date Made
13 May 1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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