| Places | |
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| Accession Number | ART21363 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 44.6 x 58.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | coloured crayons with watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
Curtis, R Emerson |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Ryde |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Skeleton of a 'Fairmile'
Description
Prefabricated bulkheads and partially built hull of Fairmile motor torpedo boat at Halvorsen's Yard, River, Ryde (to be used by RAAF for air-sea rescue) In the background is the ribbed hull of a Fairmile. Her sides will be sheathed in a waterproof plywood skin. All the craft are of timber construction and range from Fairmile motor launches to fast supply boats and search and rescue launches for the RAAF.