HOBJ3379 Accession Number: HOBJ3379

Description

At sea. 1 August 1952. While the Australian destroyer HMAS Bataan steams north along the Korean coast to engage Communist shore targets, Stoker Mechanic R. A. Fallow of Ascot Vale, Vic, and Engine Room Artificer R. K. Saunders of Punchbowl, NSW, keep watch on the main engine room throttles.

Details

Accession Number

HOBJ3379

Photographer

Phillip Oliver Hobson

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Negative

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate

Date Made

1 August 1952

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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