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Cage indicator

Object No. H3208A

Cage indicator, 'Up and Down', used in hoisting armaments for guns onto battleship deck, metal, maker unknown, probably England, 1910-1919, used on the Royal Australian Navy's battle cruiser, HMAS Australia, 1913-1924

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Summary

Physical Description

Cage indicator "Up and Down" (ex H.M.A.S. Australia), used in connection with loading arrangements to indicate when cage is ready for hoisting from handling room to Gun House.(LC).

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Navy Office, Department of Defence, 1924

Acquisition Date

5 August 1924

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