AWM Collection Record: ART91783
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ID Number: | ART91783 |
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| Title: | Preparing to tow the smuggling ship back into shore | ||
| Maker: | Churcher, Peter | ||
| Object type: | Drawing | ||
| Place made: | Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf | ||
| Date made: | 13 February 2002 | ||
| Physical description: | charcoal on cream paper | ||
| Measurements: | 28.4 x 38.2 cm | ||
| Summary: | Figures of men laying out rope ready to tow the smuggling ship when it comes alongside. 'In this drawing some of the crew are laying out the rope which will be used to tow the smuggling ship behind the HMAS Kanimbla. The smuggling ship is looming large behind in the background . The towing line had been connected to the front of the ship and once the towing line has been properly laid out the towing of the ship can commence.' Peter Churcher, interview with Betty Snowden, April 2002. | ||
| Copyright: | AWM copyright | ||
| Related unit: | Royal Australian Navy | ||
| Related place: | Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf | ||
| Related conflict: | Afghanistan, 2001- |
Last-Modified: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:56:55 GMT
