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Collins class submarine beached
Collins class submarine beached

Collins class submarine beached

Artist
Date1998
Object number00037275
NameCartoon
Mediumhandmade wove paper, ink, watercolour and gouche paints
DimensionsOverall: 290 x 384 mm
Copyright© Peter Nicholson
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis original cartoon takes a humorous look at media reports of failures in Collins class submarines by depicting a "beached" submarine surrounded by volunteers attempting to revive it. The caption reads "News item: A Collins class submarine / today beached itself on the W. A. / Coast. Hundreds of volunteers tried / vainly to refloat the vessel and / dismayed wildlife officers agreed / they would have to put down the / unfortunate visitor..."