World War 2, Papua New Guinea, Rabaul , 1 Marine Supply Platoon, 1945
1945Overview
View of small craft at wharf at Rabaul
Historical information
AM1939 was a motor vessel of the 1st Marine Food Supply Platoon. It could cover the 70 mile journey between Port Moresby and Yule Island. travelling at half speed, in under 7 hours. The vessel has a cruising range of 500 miles with a capacity to transport 2 1/2 tons of fish refrigerated at 30 degrees fahrenheit. When underway i\the crew often had two outrigger poles positioned to troll for mackerel.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-P2000.123.2r
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings
AMWA48873
Year
Geotag
-4.2007421560777, 152.17072763588
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Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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