| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22790 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 31.3 x 48.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
Goodchild, John |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HMAS 'Norman' oiling from HMS 'Olna'
Description
600 miles east of Japan was the approximate area for refuelling and re-storing of the British Pacific Fleet in it's attack on Japan. Re-fuelling was done while ships cruised at 8 knots and about 30 yards apart. The tanker is the "San Arnardo". Tankers show signs of 'sea-time' - the time spent at sea without seeing land - 56 days - was recorded for the whole war.