| Place | Middle East: Oman |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01575.007 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Degener, Kym |
| Place made | Gulf of Oman |
| Date made | 28 October 1990 |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Iraqi tanker 'Amuriyah'
Description
HMAS DARWIN ALONGSIDE THE IRAQI TANKER AMURIYAH, SUSPECTED OF FLOUTING TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ. THIS WAS A MULTINATIONAL OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL NAVY AND THE UNITED STATES NAVY. THE VESSEL REFUSED TO STOP DESPITE WARNING SHOTS AND WAS FINALLY STOPPED AFTER INSERTION BY HELICOPTER BOARDING PARTY.