| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22276 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 58 cm x 51.6 cm; Unframed: 45.4 cm x 39.1 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on board |
| Maker |
Moore, Alan |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, Admiralty Islands |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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HMAS Arunta patrolling the Admiralty Islands
Description
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) destroyer HMAS Arunta, together with American destroyers covered all the landings in the Admiralty Islands and shelled Japanese positions before the troops went ashore. She is shown here patrolling the coast of Manus Island after escorting Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) troops safely into Hyene Harbour.