Cities Service Boston

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TitleCities Service Boston Object TypeArtworkDate1989DescriptionOil painting of the 'Cities Service Boston' ship wreck, painted by Roy Otterwill.

CreatorOtterwill, RoyProvenance and SignifcanceThe United States tanker 'Cities Service Boston' ran aground at Bass Point, Shellharbour 16 May 1943.

Despite the very rough seas, soldiers from the 6th Australian Machine Gun Battalion AIF rescued the entire crew of 62 Americans, with the tragic loss of four Australian soldiers.

They were Sgt William Francis Allan, Pte Geoffrey William Pitt, Pte Raymond John Snell and Pte Bruce Howard Simmon.

A memorial dedicated to their bravery on the 8 September 1968 stands on the northern side of Bass Point.DonorHarris, Edna

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MaterialOil Painting on canvasDimensions30cm x 25 cm

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CollectionCities Service Boston Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

ObjectsMaritimeSS Cities Service BostonPlaceBass Point Last edited by: Will Chittick

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