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.' A Japanese wharf employee blows a whistle and makes hand signals to direct the shifting of the loads by the crane operators. An unidentified Australian Army Corporal, another Australian serviceman and a Japanese crew member on the deck of the ship, watch the load hanging over the ship's hold.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1242
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c September 1950
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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