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24-May-2014
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The plaque commmemorates the service of H.M.A.S. Perth during World War Two.
HMAS Perth ( D29) a modified Leander-class light cruiser, was commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Amphion in 1936. She was sold to the RAN three years later. The ship served until 1 March 1942, when she was sunk during the Battle of Sunda Strait.
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HMAS Perth ( D29) a modified Leander-class light cruiser, was commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Amphion in 1936. She was sold to the RAN three years later. The ship served until 1 March 1942, when she was sunk during the Battle of Sunda Strait.
Location
| Address: | Dial Street, Shropshire Naval Memorial Park, Ulverstone, 7315 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.153333 Long: 146.169444 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAHMAS PERTH
This Plaque Commemorates The Part Played By A
Gallant Ship In Many Theatres Of War During
World War 2, And Her Final Action Against Units
Of The Japanese Navy On 1st March 1942. Of Her
Crew 364 Were Killed In Battles. 106 Died As
Prisoners Of The Japanese
Remember
Theatres of War
North Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean,
Indian Ocean, Red Sea,
Mediterranian Sea, Agean (sic) Sea,
Sea of Candia and Java Sea.
Battles
Makta, Matapan, Greece, Crete, Syria,
Batavia, Java Sea and Sunda Strait
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