Summary
Submarine made from recycled ammunition. This piece of trench art is believed to have been made by Corporal William Young, 22 Batallion, who was captured by the Germans in France on 29 July 1918. He was repatriated to England on 14 December 1918.
Physical Description
Model submarine made from two cartridges, a copper sheet from a shell case and a driving band. It has a central conning tower with radar (wire) and large fin underneath (representing under-water body) with a propellor cut-away. It is mounted on a rectangular base.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from H. Smith, circa 1986
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Maker (Probable)
Corporal William Young - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Germany, 29 Jul 1918 - 14 Dec 1918
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
165 mm (Length), 22 mm (Width), 75 mm (Height)
Dimensions of model only. Dimensions of base: L: 172mm x W: 52mm x H: 7mm.
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Trench Art, Prisoners of War, Model Submarines, Trench Art
