| Accession Number | NAVY13518A |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Maker |
Stringer, Bevin Royce |
| Place made | Philippines |
| Date made | 30 May 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
An ordnance party positions a new gun barrel in Mount 52 turret in the Guided Missile Destroyer ...
Description
An ordnance party positions a new gun barrel in Mount 52 turret in the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart. This work was undertaken by techicians from the USN Repair Ship USS Jason (not shown) also berthed in Subic Bay. Mid-deployment rebarrelling was to become a common feature of RAN destroyer deployments to Vietnam.