Dinner Plate - UB Ships

Overview

a round dinner plate with black printed word

Historical information

Bristile Hotel China, specifically the super vitrified ware, is a durable and high-quality ceramic tableware produced in Australia.
It's known for its strength and resistance to chipping and scratching due to the vitrified process, which involves firing the china at very high temperatures.
This makes it suitable for use in hotels, restaurants, and homes.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.225
Item type
Width
228 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On top of plate: UB.-SHIPS
Underneath plate: Bristile, Hotel China, super vitrified, made in Australia, 7-74

Contextual Information

UB-Ships" likely refers to the Type UB submarines of the German Imperial Navy during World War I.
These were coastal submarines, and the "UB" designation stands for "Unterseeboot," meaning "undersea boat".
Specifically, there were three main types: UB I, UB II, and UB III, each with distinct characteristics and service records

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Australia
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Last modified
Friday, 27 June, 2025
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