Irwin Districts Historical Society > Records
Iron dummy sea mine
Overview
Iron MK 17 dummy mine used for naval exercises.
Historical information
Mine was washed up on a Port Denison beach March 29 1946. It was found by Frank Money, assisted by Alex Leitch. Police and Navy identified at as a 'dummy' mine used for naval exercises. Presented to Irwin Roads Board, later displayed in the Memorial Park and Russ Cottage. Stand made in 06/2005 by Robinson's Welding.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-8-IROB2086
Themes
Material
Iron
Width
1100 mm
Height or length
1400 mm
Depth
1099.9985 mm
Last modified
Wednesday, 28 April, 2021
Irwin Districts Historical Society
Irwin Districts Historical Society
Other items from Irwin Districts Historical Society
Dummy mine after conservation work, 2005.
Alex Leitch with dummy mine after it was washed up on a Port Denison beach, 1946.
Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->
