| Place | Middle East: Oman |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01575.006 |
| 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 |
Interception of Iraqi vessel 'Tadmur'
Description
Photograph taken in vicinity of the GULF OF OMAN, September 1990.
INTERCEPTION OF THE IRAQI MOTOR VESSEL TADMUR, SUSPECTED OF FLOUTING TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ. THIS WAS A MULTI NATIONAL OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL NAVY AND THE UNITED STATES NAVY. THE VESSEL WAS SUBSEQUENTLY BOARDED AND DIVERTED FOLLOWING THE DISCOVERY OF PROHIBITED GOODS. ON THE HMAS DARWIN BRIDGE WING IS CAPTAIN RUSSELL E. SHALDERS AND WARRANT OFFICER SIGNALS YEOMAN B. W. KANE. NOTE THE FLAK JACKETS AND STEEL HELMETS IN THE EVENT OF IRAQI RETALIATION.