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History

A naval launch destroyed by an onboard fire and explosion in Sydney Harbour in 1944.

Database

Site information

Site ID: 1156
Type: Launch Construction: Wood
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Sources: SMH 13/11/1944 Loney, vol. 4, p.189
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Lost event

When lost: 1944/11/12 Where lost: Sydney Harbour
Wrecked/Refloated: Wrecked Sinking: Fire & explosion
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Total deaths: 0

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  Datum    Latitude    Longitude    Zone    Easting    Northing
AGD66
AGD84
GDA94
WGS84

Management

Found: No Inspected: NO
Protected: NSW Heritage Act 1977 Jurisdiction: State
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