| Place | Asia: Japan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 131751 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Queale, Alan |
| Place made | Japan: Okunoshima Island |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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OKUNOSHIMA, JAPAN. 1946-08-03. DECOMMISSIONED LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 814 LOADED WITH GAS BEING ...
Description
OKUNOSHIMA, JAPAN. 1946-08-03. DECOMMISSIONED LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 814 LOADED WITH GAS BEING TOWED THROUGH THE BUNGO STRAITS ON ITS LAST VOYAGE. THIS WAS PART OF OPERATION LEWISITE TO REMOVE AND DESTROY POISON GAS (MAINLY MUSTARD AND LEWISITE) FROM THE TOKYO 2ND ARMY ARSENAL.