HMAS Darwin Plaque

1994
Overview

Wooden rectangular-shaped plaque with etched metal ship and emblem of HMAS Darwin. A small etched plastic plaque is beneath.

Historical information

This plaque was presented to the museum during the ship's visit to Albany port in October 1994 after taking part in 'Exercise SANDGROPER 94' and the rescue of Isabelle AUTISSIER.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2013.5.37
Item type
Plaques
Themes
Material
Metal
Plastic
Wood
Width
290 mm
Height or length
198 mm
Weight
790 g
Inscriptions and markings

"DARWIN / RESURGENT / HMAS DARWIN FFG 04" with "HMAS DARWIN / INAUGURAL VISIT TO ALBANY / OCTOBER 1994" on small plaque

Keywords
Royal Australian Navy
HMAS Darwin
Albany
Place made
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Last modified
Monday, 22 June, 2026
Completeness
100
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HMAS Darwin Plaque Front

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