| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTI05140 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 26.7 x 21.5 cm; image: 14.4 x 10.5 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink, pencil, chinese white on paper |
| Maker |
Tipping, John Frederick |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Pontoon wharf, Milne Bay
Description
A ship, the Anshun at pontoon wharf, Milne Bay. This illustration was created for 'Salt' magazine and was published in volume seven, number 11 on 31 January 1944.
On 6th September 1942 the Dutch owned ship the ‘Anshun’ was sunk by Japanese naval gun fire during the night. The 'Anshun' was sunk in Milne Bay Harbour by the Japanese naval guns, and remained on her side in shallow water until she was salvaged. Fortunately, the bay at Gilli-Gilli was suitable for the salvage of the vessel which was towed to Sydney where it was repaired, refloated and renamed the ‘Cardross’.
The ship was repurposed to transport of vital supplies to Australia’s forces located in New Guinea. The ship and their crew were valiantly named the “Dutch heroes of New Guinea-1942”.