| Place | Asia: South China Sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 304854 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
HMAS Melbourne |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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SOUTH CHINA SEA. 1958-05-03. TWO RATINGS FROM THE US NAVY BEING RETURNED TO THE DESTROYER USS ...
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SOUTH CHINA SEA. 1958-05-03. TWO RATINGS FROM THE US NAVY BEING RETURNED TO THE DESTROYER USS BOYD DD-544 BY JACKSTAY TRANSFER AFTER SPENDING A DAY ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS MELBOURNE (NOT SHOWN). NOTE HOW THE JACKSTAY IS RIGGED ON NUMBER TWO 5 INCH/38 MOUNTING AND THE PULLEY AND SLING ARE PULLED ACROSS MANUALLY BY THE SAILORS ON THE FORECASTLE. NUMBER TWO MOUNTING WEARS AN E TO INDICATE EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE. THE SIGHTING HOOD OF NUMBER ONE MOUNTING IS EXTENDED. THE SHIPS ARE TAKING PART IN SEATO EXERCISE OCEAN LINK.(NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)