| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART29883 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 27.2 x 36.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil and watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
Ashton, Richard |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Coral Sea |
| Date made | 9 May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
HMAS Kiama
Description
A view of the deck on board HMAS Kiama whilst on the Coral Sea. HMAS Kiama was one of sixty Australian Minesweepers (commonly known as corvettes) built during the Second World War in Australia. Beginning her operational wartime career in March 1944, when she arrived at Milne Bay for service in New Guinea waters, HMAS Kiama was engaged chiefly in ocean convoy work in the South West Pacific area.