| Accession Number | REL30487.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Brass, Steel |
| Maker |
Chelsea Clock Company |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1940-1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Clock winder : Able Seaman K B Smith
Description
Steel and brass winding handle for the Chelsea ships clock.
History / Summary
This clock winding key is associated with S/6942, Able Seaman Kaye Burton Smith, Royal Australian Navy. K B Smith was born on 7 August 1924 at Willoughby in NSW. He enlisted with the Navy at Sydney on 24 August 1942. He later qualified as a radar operator, and served aboard the heavy cruiser, HMAS Australia. His last posting was to HMAS Rushcutter, before he was discharged on 26 February 1946.