| Place | Approximate locations: At sea, Nearest landform, At sea (off Korean coast) |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART40015 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 61.5 cm x 66.5 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on plywood |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | Korea |
| Date made | 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HMS Ocean, the island
Description
Official war artist Frank Norton joined the aircraft carrier HMS Ocean for his second set of patrols from HMAS Commonwealth, Kure Japan on 7th August 1952. This work shows the view of "the island" of the HMS Ocean aircraft carrier painted from the aft gun sponsons. Hawker Sea Fury aircraft are visible on the deck.