Two R.A.N. Patrol Boats H.M.A.S Aitape and H.M.A.S. Lavada travel 200 miles up the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea, visiting the villages of Angoram, Tambanam and Avatip. The Sepik is one of the biggest and least-known rivers in the world; a river of moving mud, floating islands and rushing currents.
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ACMI Identifier
007493
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sepik River (New Guinea)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)