077605
Photograph 077605 Second World War, 1939-1945TWO OF THE 15,000 GALLON STORAGE TANKS USED BY NO. 2 PLATOON, 23RD FIELD COMPANY, TO STORE THE FRESH WATER WHICH THEY DISTIL FROM THE SALT WATER DRAWN FROM THE BEACH.
077604 Accession Number: 077604
Description
A GENERAL VIEW OF THE WATER DISTILLING PLANTS OPERATED BY NO. 2 PLATOON, 23RD FIELD COMPANY. EACH OF THESE PLANTS CAN TURN OUT 1000 GALLONS OF FRESH WATER PER HOUR. THE STORAGE TANKS AT THE REAR HOLD 15,000 GALLONS EACH.
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Accession Number
077604
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Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Measurement
Overall: 3 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in
Image: 3 in x 4 in
Image: 3 in x 4 in
Date Made
21 December 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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