World War 2, Papua New Guinea, Rabaul , 1 Marine Supply Platoon, 1945

1945
Overview

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.

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cwa-org-32-P2000.123.2r
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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