The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Orange nylon flotation vest taken from the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The vest has seams reinforced with white cotton tape, and a black nylon zip front closure. It is filled with layers of white expanded foam. There are white cotton webbing straps at the bottom of the vest, and a horizontal strip of the same material across the small of the back, the ends clipping together at the front. A white cotton tape drawstring is fitted at the hips. Strips of a reflective plastic material are sewn on either side of the collar and across the shoulders. A small vertical pocket is sewn to the lower left hand front of the vest. Inside the rear panel are a stamped manufacturer's panel giving details, and a number of handwritten pen inscriptions in Arabic.
Life vest taken from the Iraqi minelaying tug 'Jumariya' (also known as 'Jamahoria'). This tug was intercepted by a boarding party from HMAS Kanimbla, and was found to be towing a barge loaded with 20 Manta and 48 LUGM sea mines.
Arabic signboard taken from the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The sign, which reads 'This is the place (or home) of Mohammed Qaasum Hammadii', is made from a pale grey/green cardboard stencil which has
Black felted woven wool beret of a captain of the Iraqi Army. The beret is lined with black synthetic fabric, and has a black sythetic headband. There are two black painted aluminium ventilation eyele
Composite tool, made up of a knife, can opener, bottle opener, nail clippers and file carried by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The tool is made of chromed steel with a decorative pl
Light brown polyester cotton gallabiya (man's ankle length robe) with a slightly darker faint checked weave. The gallabiya has a stand collar fastened by a single plastic button, concealed front plack
his Iraqi LUGM 145 mine was recovered by boarding parties from HMAS Kanimbla (II) four days into the Second Gulf War as part of Operation Falconer. Three Iraqi tugs were intercepted and detained by A
The LUGM 145 buoyant contact mine anchor consists of a cylindrical tube containing a wound wire cable, approximately 30 metres in length, attached to a spindle and winch arrangement. The cable is unwo
Ship's nautical odometer used to determine the distance travelled by a vessel during an ocean journey. The instrument employs analogue technology using a cable and vane system which is lowered into th
Handwheel used to tether odometer measuring vane to ship's side. The handwheel has a rope and shackle attached to it. The hand wheel is made from mild steel and is painted light green. The shackle is
Nautical odometer water vane used to determine distance travelled by a ship. The water vane is characterised by four off-set fins which rotated while trailing behind a ship. As the water vane rotates
Nautical odometer water vane rope handle used to stabilize water vane. The handle consists of an aluminium tube which has a ceramic handle attached to to it. The rope is threaded to through the alumin
Sky blue polyester overalls worn by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The overalls have a patch pocket on the right rear, and one on the left breast. There are also patch pockets with s
Yellow plastic hard hat worn by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The hat has an adjustable plastic liner, the crown of which is marked in raised letters 'RECOMMENDED HEAD CLEARANCE 13/
Cast aluminium spoon used by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The spoon is roughly cast, with mould markings around its edges, and has some crude decoration on its handle, consisting o
Tube of 'Mycodin' ointment used by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The tube is made of yellow and white painted aluminium, printed in blue, with a white plastic screw cap. The words '
Tube of 'Sign' brand toothpaste used by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The tube is made of white painted aluminium, printed in red and blue, with a white plastic screw cap. The words
Olive green trousers of a captain of the Iraqi Army. The trousers have a zippered fly with a metal sliding clip fastener at the waist. There are three wide fabric belt loops, retained at their bottom
Black nylon webbing waist belt of a captain of the Iraqi Army. The belt is manufactured from a length of green webbing material which has then been dyed black. The central fastener and sliding buckle
Green cotton webbing waist belt as issued to Iraqi forces. There are eight pairs of eyelets for the attachment of equipment set into the belt at equal intervals. The central fastening buckle, eyelets
Green cotton webbing waist belt as issued to Iraqi forces. There are eight pairs of eyelets for the attachment of equipment set into the belt at equal intervals. The central fastening buckle, eyelets
Cast aluminium spoon used by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The spoon is roughly cast, with mould markings around its edges, and has some crude decoration on its handle, consisting o
Yellow plastic hard hat worn by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The hat has an adjustable plastic liner, the crown of which is marked in raised letters 'RECOMMENDED HEAD CLEARANCE 13/
Sky blue polyester overalls worn by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The overalls have a patch pocket on the right rear, and one on the left breast. There are also patch pockets with s
Muslim prayer mat made from brown hessian and white woven plastic sacking. The hessian surface of the mat is placed face downwards on the floor, while the upper, white plastic sacking portion, is knel
Composite tool, made up of a knife, can opener, bottle opener, nail clippers and file carried by a crew member of the Iraqi minelayer 'Jumariya'. The tool is made of chromed steel with a decorative pl