POTSHOT, EXMOUTH GULF, WA. 1943-04-28. POTSHOT BAY, LOOKING NORTH WEST, SHOWING JETTY WHERE ...

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Accession Number 051818
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film original negative film pack nitrate
Maker Faithfull, Arthur John
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

POTSHOT, EXMOUTH GULF, WA. 1943-04-28. POTSHOT BAY, LOOKING NORTH WEST, SHOWING JETTY WHERE AUSTRALIAN AND UNITED STATES STORES ARE LANDED FROM PONTOONS LOADED FROM SHIPS STOOD OFF-SHORE SEVERAL MILES. THE UNITED STATES NAVY MOBILE ADVANCED BASE NO. 81 IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWAGE OF PONTOONS ETC. FROM SHIP TO SHORE, HENCE THE STARS AND STRIPES FLYING FROM THE FLAG-POLE.