| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21521 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet (sight): 28 x 21.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink with wash on paper |
| Maker |
Adams, Dennis |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | January 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Starboard lookout, HMAS Arunta
Description
The Tribal class destroyers such as "Arunta" have lookout positions on either side of the bridge. These are combination swivel seats with a bracket to hold the binoculars. Lookouts are relieved at least every half hour to prevent fatigue. Their duties are to search the sea and sky and report anything unusual seen from right ahead to right abeam. On the inside of the plating of this position silhouettes of aircraft have been posted to assist the lookout to identify aircraft.