| Accession Number | 306462 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1942-11. DURING OPERATION TORCH, THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA, AN OILER OF THE ROYAL FLEET ...
Description
1942-11. DURING OPERATION TORCH, THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA, AN OILER OF THE ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY REFUELS A SHIP AT SEA USING THE TROUGH METHOD. THE HOSE IS PASSED THROUGH A LIGHT STEEL TROUGH (NOT SHOWN) SUSPENDED FROM A DERRICK ON THE OILER AND PASSED IN A CATENARY TO THE RECEIVING SHIP. NOTE THE 6 INCH AMMUNITION STOWED IN READY USE RACKS AT BOTTOM LEFT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)