070068
Photograph 070068 Second World War, 1939-1945A small barge can be seen lying on its side in this photograph which illustrates the perfect aerial cover for barge hideouts in tributaries feeding the Goaling River, Huon Peninsula.
070067 Accession Number: 070067
Description
This Japanese barge was discovered and re-floated by Lieutenant Wallace, an Indian Army officer attached to the 2/13th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. The barge, in excellent condition, was left behind in its hideout on the Goaling River, Huon Peninsula, by the retreating Japanese.
Details
Accession Number
070067
Photographer
Sergeant Keith Carr Rainsford
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
24 January 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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