| Place | Middle East: Oman |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01575.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Degener, Kym |
| Place made | Gulf of Oman |
| Date made | September 1990 |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Iraqi vessel 'Tadmur'.
Description
INTERCEPTION AND BOARDING OF THE IRAQI VESSEL TADMUR, SUSPECTED OF FLOUTING TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ. A ROYAL NAVY LYNX HELICOPTER IS INSERTING A ROYAL MARINE ON A 'FAST ROPE' WHILE THE CREW OF THE VESSEL ARE UNDER GUARD ON THE FORECASTLE.