| Accession Number | F01434 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 55 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Anderson, Alan Frederick |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Cairns, Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Jacquinot Bay Area, Jacquinot Bay |
| Date made | 4 February 1945-15 February 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Barge trip Cairns to Jaquinot Bay
Description
This trip is in the nature of an epic voyage, as these barges are intended for coastal use, not for trans-ocean work. The craft consisted of 19 ALC 40s, 1 ALC 120 and motor launches. Their function includes transporting stores to forward areas, also helping to maintain communications. The barges were built in Geelong, VIC by the Ford company and proceeded north to New Britain under their own power via Brisbane and Cairns. This film shows the ALC's at sea between Milne Bay and Jacquinot Bay. Identified personnel are: Captain J J Wallner (US), Lieutenant A Nagy (US), VX52 Major S G Pinniger, Officer Commanding 41 Australian Landing Craft Company RAE, VX45199 Captain W A M Chapman, 2nd in command 41 Australian Landing Craft Company.
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