| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 059465 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Army Public Relations |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA, 1943-05. ARMY DIVER PREPARING TO DESCEND INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE SS ...
Description
MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA, 1943-05. ARMY DIVER PREPARING TO DESCEND INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE SS ANSHUN. THIS VESSEL WAS SUNK BY SHELLFIRE FROM A JAPANESE WARSHIP DURING THE MILNE BAY INVASION, 1942-08 TO 1942-09. NINE MONTHS ELAPSED BEFORE SALVAGE COULD BE ATTEMPTED. AS A RESULT OF THE OPERATION, MUCH VALUABLE WAR MATERIAL WAS RECOVERED.