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An engineer re-greases components in the propellor shaft after refitting of the propellor as another seals plugs in the rudder.
An engineer re-greases components in the propellor shaft after refitting of the propellor as another seals plugs in the rudder.

An engineer re-greases components in the propellor shaft after refitting of the propellor as another seals plugs in the rudder.

Photographer
Date2001
Object number00044622
NamePhotograph
MediumPhotographic print on archival fibre-based paper
DimensionsImage: 305 x 202 mm
Copyright© Jon Reid
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionReplenishment vessel HMAS SUCCESS is shown being refitted at the Captain Cook Graving Dock in Garden Island, Sydney. An engineer is working on components of the propellor shaft while a second engineer works on the rudder. This photograph illustrates some of the important maintenance work carried out and vividly captures the working life of the dockyard.HistoryJon Reid's photographic project in 2001 showcases HMAS SUCCESS, a RAN offshore replenishment vessel, undergoing a refit at the Captain Cook Graving Dock, Garden Island, Sydney, NSW. As the largest graving dock in the southern hemisphere it is a strong military port for not only Australian ships but allied ones too. Reid's photographs show the importance of the dockyard to our current Navy in the continuation of the long tradition of caring for warships since it was first developed in the 19th century. SignificanceThis photograph represents the importance of the Captain Cook Graving Dock to the Royal Australian Navy and the skills of its workers.