Kalgoorlie H.M.A.S. Kalgoorlie Memorial Plaque Back to Search
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| Location | Town Hall Building, Wilson & Hannan Streets, Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie/Boulder - Western Australia, Australia |
| Type | plaque |
| Description | A metal insignia and plaque on a wooden board above a glazed framed photograph of H.M.A.S. Kalgoorlie and a glazed framed presentation certificate. |
| Built | Not yet discovered |
| Opened | Not yet discovered |
| Inscription | This plaque was presented by the Municipality of Kalgoorlie to the crew of the Corvette H.M.A.S. "Kalgoorlie" in 1944 and was placed in the custody of the Kalgoorlie Municipal Council when the vessel was handed over to the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1946. Kalgoorlie was launched at Whyalla, South Australia, on 7th August, 1941, and commissioned on 7th April, 1942. From the date of her commission to the cessation of hostilities in August, 1945, the vessel was actively engaged in mine sweeping and convoy work in the vicinity of Australia, New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. She steamed a total distance of 131,607 miles in the defence of Australia. Presented to the Town of Kalgoorlie by the Commonwealth Government |
| Condition | To be confirmed |
