| Place | Asia: Singapore, Singapore Harbour |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART28538 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sight: 22.8 x 35.2 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas board |
| Maker |
Adams, Dennis |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1969 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Study for 'Australian commandos attacking Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour, September 1943'
Description
Two operatives from Z Special unit in a canoe in Singapore Harbour. They were able to place delayed action limpet mines on the hulls of Japananese ships. Adams was commissioned to complete a large oil painting of this subject - this is one of two studies he completed as part of the commision.