At sea off Vietnam. The after deck of HMAS Hobart II, guided missile destroyer, during a transfer ...

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Accession Number P01904.004
Collection type Photograph
Object type Transparency
Maker Oleson, Peter Michael
Place made At sea
Date made September 1970
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
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Description

At sea off Vietnam. The after deck of HMAS Hobart II, guided missile destroyer, during a transfer of crude oil for Hobart's boilers. A crude oil line from a US tanker is visible between the ships. The crew member near the line is wearing a Mae West life jacket, which had to be worn by all crew at all times whilst out on the line.