World War 2, Western Australia, Fortress Fremantle. Unites States Navy, USS Peary, salvaged 4 inch gun
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Overview
Two of these guns were emplaced at Geraldton and 2 at J (beacon) Battery, Garden Island. It is believed that a number of these guns were salvaged form the USS Peary sunk in Darwin Harbour duringt he Japanese bombing raid on 19 Feb 1942.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA65137
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Material
Photographic Media
Contextual information
P2020.99.227
MIL1989.094
Year
Last modified
Friday, 5 June, 2026
Completeness
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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