Minesweeping HMAS Orara

Accession Number F01976
Collection type Film
Measurement 8 min
Object type Actuality footage
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Place made At sea, Australia: Victoria, Bass Strait
Date made November 1940
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Filmed on board HMAS Orara, an auxiliary minesweeper working in the Bass Strait, Wilson's Promontory area, in company with HMAS Swan and HMAS Warrego. The Orara is operating an Oropeas or O sweep.

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