43 Aust. Landing Craft Company Wewak

Accession Number F07247
Collection type Film
Measurement 4 min 28 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Maker Eastman, David Tennant Gaery
Date made 20 September 1945
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Activities of the 43rd Australian Landing Craft Company during the nineteen months in New Guinea. They were the sole means of transportation between Aitape and But to Wewak. Approximate strength is 60 vessels including 7 fast supply launches. Average tonnage moved per day 700. The unit uses about 21,000 gallons of fuel per month.

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