HOBJ1239 Accession Number: HOBJ1239

Description

Large boxes of explosives, probably for use in the Korean War, are being loaded onto, a supply ship at Kure wharf. Printing on the sides of the boxes says '5 MINES CONTACT AT M V HC. AND COVERS FOR FUSES. TNT.' Wharf cranes are shifting the loads, and Japanese crew members are working in the hold. Note the Japanese girl standing on a load of timber on the deck of the ship.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1239
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c September 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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