Custom made smoker's pipe : Imperial Japanese Midget Submarine, Sydney Harbour Accession Number: REL/16266.004

Description

Small smoker's pipe consisting of a metal bowl, socketed onto a hollow wooden body.

Contextual Description

This 'kisaru' smoker's pipe 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. It is not known from which submarine the pipe was recovered.

Details

Accession Number
REL/16266.004
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Maritime vessel or watercraft
Physical Description
Material: Metal
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall: 14 mm x 4 mm x 74 mm
Date Made
c. 1942
Place Made
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Sydney Harbour Under Attack
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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