The United States Navy oiler Chikaskia (1943) refuelling the Royal Navy frigate Yarmouth (1959) in the North Atlantic.

A close port midship detail view of the United States Navy oiler Chikaskia (1943) under way in the North Atlantic refuelling the Royal Navy frigate Yarmouth (1959), which is alongside her starboard side. Only the after part of the Yarmouth from the funnel to the stern, is in the picture and she has the Red Hand of Ulster on her funnel while serving as leader of the 20th Frigate Squadron. Only the refuelling gantries and funnel of the Chikaskia (1943) are in the picture. The photographer is on the starboard side of the United States Navy aircraft carrier Wasp (1943) which is also being replenished by the Chikaskia (1943).

Object Details

ID: PCT19330
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wettern, Desmond Robert French
Vessels: Wasp (1943); Chikaskia (1943) Yarmouth (1959)
Date made: September-November 1964
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wettern Collection
Measurements: Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm;Transparency: 35 mm x 38 mm
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