| Place | Oceania: Australia, Western Australia, Exmouth Gulf, Learmonth |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 051816 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Faithfull, Arthur John |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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POTSHOT, EXMOUTH GULF, WA. 1943-04-28. UNLOADING AUSTRALIAN ARMY AND UNITED STATES NAVY STORES. ...
Description
POTSHOT, EXMOUTH GULF, WA. 1943-04-28. UNLOADING AUSTRALIAN ARMY AND UNITED STATES NAVY STORES. THE STORES AND EQUIPMENT ARE LOADED ONTO PONTOONS FROM SHIPS ANCHORED SEVERAL MILES OFF-SHORE AND TOWED TO THE BEACH BY US NAVY TUGS OR LAUNCHES. THIS PICTURE SHOWS A HEAVY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT BEING DRAWN THROUGH THE LOOSE SAND BY A TRACTOR OF UNITED STATES NAVY MOBILE ADVANCED BASE NO. 81. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS MAY BE SEEN WAITING TO UNLOAD TIMBER FROM A PONTOON ON THE RIGHT. THE CARGO VESSEL FROM WHICH THE STORES WERE UNLOADED MAY BE SEEN, TOGETHER WITH PONTOONS ALONGSIDE, ON THE HORIZON.