NAVY13485 Accession Number: NAVY13485

Description

Empty cartridge cases are stacked on the Ikara launcher deck of the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart during Operation Sea Dragon (Task Unit 77.1.1) in the Tonkin Gulf. They are being prepared for transfer to the next available tanker in an ongoing replenishment cycle designed to keep warships on the gunline for extended periods.

Details

Accession Number
NAVY13485
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
Date Made
19 May 1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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