| Place | Asia: Japan, Kure |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART40004 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Unframed: 40 x 45.5 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on plywood |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | Japan: Kure |
| Date made | 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Unloading Aircraft (HMS Ocean)
Description
In this painting by official war artist Frank Norton of HMAS Commonwealth Naval base 'Damaged aircraft are being transferred from HMS Ocean to a lighter before being towed by No.1 tug to RAAF workshops at Iwakuni (a tow of 50 miles). This 40 ton floating crane is self propelled (speed 3 knots), manned by a Japanese Master and crew and is part of RAN tug control.' In the foreground a Royal Australian Navy workboat and barges are visible. Norton noted that the barges on the right were having their sides painted by male and female Japanese dock workers.