| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM32466.003 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1934 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Piece from Compass Platform : HMAS Perth
Description
Compass platform from HMAS Perth.
History / Summary
In June 1967, with the aid of members of Indonesian Navy, the donor dived to the wreck on HMAS "Perth" which was sunk in Sunda Strait in 1942. He recovered the following relic compass platform which was made available to the AWM at an official ceremony in November 1967.