| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21460 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 28.6 cm x 38.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and wash on paper |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, South Bougainville, Puriata River Area, Toko |
| Date made | March 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Getting the 3-tonner ashore at Toko
Description
Whilst the Australian Landing Craft were invaluable for conveying personnel and equipment in this area, the heavy surf often created a great deal of trouble. In this case the vehicle, a 3-ton truck, stalled when it's wheels were just off the ramp and it became necessary to use a tractor to drag it ashore. The two hawsers held by natives help to steady the barge whilst a third party drag out a towline to attach it to the front of the truck.