| Accession Number | P00365.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Date made | c October 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Dobo, Indonesia. Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Robert "Bob" Chapman (centre), Commander of the HMAS ...
Description
Dobo, Indonesia. Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Robert "Bob" Chapman (centre), Commander of the HMAS Krait, Z Special Unit, accompanied by members of his crew, accepting the surrender of Imperial Japanese Guards. Moored on the right is the HMAS Krait, which, disguised as a Japanese fishing vessel, had conducted a number of successful shipping raids behind enemy lines. It became famous for its role in Operation Jaywick, conducted by Z Special Unit, a successful mission to sabotage Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour on the night of 26 September 1943.
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