| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 071935 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Keam, Ronald Noel |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MILNE BAY, PAPUA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-03. A GENERAL VIEW OF THE OIL WHARF WITH 'EMPIRE SILVER', ...
Description
MILNE BAY, PAPUA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-03. A GENERAL VIEW OF THE OIL WHARF WITH 'EMPIRE SILVER', AN OIL TANKER DISCHARGING CARGO AND SMALLER VESSELS REFILLING FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL IS PIPED DIRECTLY FROM THE TANKERS TO BULK OIL INSTALLATIONS AT 2ND BULK PETROLEUM STORAGE COMPANY. THE WHARF IS CURRENTLY UNDER REPAIR FOLLOWING DAMAGE TO THE PIER BY A UNITED STATES VESSEL.