Wooden handled socket spanner : Imperial Japanese midget submarine, Sydney Harbour Accession Number: REL/16266.001

Description

Wooden handled socket spanner. 150 mm total length. Shallow grooves carved along length of handle to provide grip.

Contextual Description

This tool was recovered from the remains of one of the two Imperial Japanese midget submarines that were sunk in Sydney Harbour on the night of 31 May/1 June 1942.

Details

Accession Number
REL/16266.001
Maker
Government of Japan
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Maritime vessel or watercraft
Physical Description
Material: Steel
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall: 160 mm x 27 mm x 27 mm
Date Made
c.1940-1941
Place Made
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Sydney Harbour Under Attack
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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