| Place | Approximate locations: At sea, Nearest landform, At sea (off Korean coast) |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART40025 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 30.6 x 41 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour with carbon pencil and pen and ink on paper |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 18 July 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Transferring mail, HMAS Warramunga and USS Bataan
Description
The aircraft carrier USS Bataan transferring bags filled with mail to the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Warramunga (I) while at sea. From 12th - 21st July 1952 HMAS Warramunga was undertaking screening duties for the American Aircraft Carrier. It was a quiet patrol memorable only for her crew because of an issue of free ice cream from the USS Bataan. Official war artist Frank Norton painted this image while on patrol with HMAS Warramunga. He was transferred to the USS Bataan 'and spent a few days making drawings re the carrier and the destroyers - transferred back to "Warramunga" at sea - by helicopter which I found quite a novel experience.'