| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Red Sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART30016 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Image: 33.5 x 46 cm; Frame: 49 x 61.7cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | Indian Ocean: Red Sea |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HMT "Queen Mary", "Queen Elizabeth"
Description
HMT "Queen Mary" and HMT "Queen Elizabeth" transports at anchor together at Trincomalee. A call for oil and water during the trip from Australia to the Middle East. The escorting cruiser HMAS "Australia" extreme right is alongside the oiling berth also refuelling - while a Seagull amphibian and a land based aircraft constantly patrol. (The third ship of the convoy "Aquatania" is outside the boom defence of the harbour).