Description
Stern portion of the Japanese midget submarine Ha 14, which had been carried by the I-27. Constructed from 6.4 mm steel plate with welded joints, twin contra rotating screws, protected within a propellor guard. Electric motor is missing.
Contextual Description
This is the stern element from HA 14, one of the three Type A midget submarines which raided Sydney Harbour on 1 June 1942 while attempting to destroy Australian and American warships.
Details
Accession Number
RELAWM30104.003
Manufactured by
Kure Naval Dockyard, Ourazaki Kure
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Maritime vessel or watercraft
Measurement
Overall (Conservation)
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Sydney Harbour Under Attack
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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