| Accession Number | 003951/04 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Bottomley, Clifford |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Bass Strait |
| Date made | c November 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Crew of the auxiliary minesweeper HMAS Orara haul coal from one of the holds while the ship is at ...
Description
Crew of the auxiliary minesweeper HMAS Orara haul coal from one of the holds while the ship is at sea. Many of the minesweepers were formerly small coastal ships so that extra fuel stores are carried in the holds as they are often required to remain at sea for longer periods.