| Accession Number | F01838 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 10 min 26 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Anderson, Alan Frederick |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | 15 January 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Harbour boom defence
Description
RAN Boom Working Vessels (BWV) and crews working on the maintenance of the anti-submarine boom defence net and buoys across Darwin Harbour. This boom was one of the longest in the world (4 miles). Boom Working Vessels at Darwin January 1943: HMAS Koala, HMAS Kangaroo, HMAS Karangi.
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Video of Harbour boom defence (video)