JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1944-12-11. SAPPER W. TESTER (1) AND SAPPER D'ARCY (2) OF THE 13TH ...

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Accession Number 077662
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1944-12-11. SAPPER W. TESTER (1) AND SAPPER D'ARCY (2) OF THE 13TH FIELD COMPANY, CONNECTING UP A COMPRESSED AIR SUMP PUMP DURING THE BUILDING OF A NEW BRIDGE ACROSS A CREEK. THIS PUMP IS USED TO SINK BRIDGE AND WHARF PILES IN SOFT GROUND OR SAND.