Midget Submarine Type A - Rear Section (Japan) Accession Number: RELAWM30104.003

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)
Date Made
c 1938
Place Made
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Sydney Harbour Under Attack
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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