| Accession Number | NAVY06862 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Malaysia |
| Date made | c February 1965 |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A sailor on the River class frigate HMAS Derwent fires a line across to the Ton class minesweeper ...
Description
A sailor on the River class frigate HMAS Derwent fires a line across to the Ton class minesweeper HMAS Curlew during anti-infiltration patrols in Malaysian waters. The line is used for a 'high-line' transfer of personnel between the two ships. As part of Australia's increased Defence commitment to Malaysia, Australia had six warships then currently serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR).