The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Circular metal lower access hatch for a Type A midget submarine.. Three strengthening ribs on interior surface. Hinge mechanism on exterior. The exterior is finished in a matt black camouflage paint, with the inner surface being red.
This hatch cover was removed from one of the two Imperial Japanese Type A midget submarines that were sunk in Sydney Harbour on the night of 31 May/1 June 1942. The first report of the presence of enemy submarines in Sydney harbour was made by the Naval Auxiliary Patrol vessel 'Lauriana' and this hatch was later presented by the Naval Board to the Naval Auxiliary Patrol base depot at HMAS Rushcutter as a tribute to the efficient work of the patrol.
Japanese Midget submarine which is a composite of two submarines - the Ha-21 and the Ha-14. The original submarine type was constructed of 6.4mm steel plate in five sections: Forward section incorpor
This relic was collected by Petty Officer Robert E Burton during the recovery of the Imperial Japanese Type A midget submarine sunk at Taylor's Bay in Sydney Harbour on the night of 31 May/1 June 194
Inert (unfilled with any explosive) 18 inch diameter Type 98 torpedo from one of the two Japanese midget submarines which sunk during their attack on Sydney Harbour on the night of 31 May/1 June 1942.
Gloss black, circular access hatch cover with three locking steel latches and a central locking mechanism. The outer steel skin is damaged and dented, the hand hold for closing the hatch has been bent
Mechanical action clock mounted in cylindrical case with mounting lugs pierced for screw fastening to interior of submarine. On the lower part of the face is a serial number #1997. Around the rim of
This flag was recovered from one of the Japanese midget submarines which attacked shipping in Sydney Harbour in May 1942.
Cuprous wing-nut shaped winding key for a mechanical action clock. The key is inscribed 'Made on England' over 'No7'. The flat handle portion of the key is brazed onto the hollow shaft. This key
Body of a periscope, with no handles or eyepiece, from a Japanese Kairyu Midget Submarine. There is a 52mm aperture near the base adjacent to which is stamped '106' and '77'. The base contains a threa
Souvenir metal fitting taken from one of the Japanese midget submarines sunk in Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942. The fitting comprises a rectangular piece of metal with a pair of beveled edges. A pair
