Functional object - Wooden work boat, 1942

Historical information

A utility boat used mainly by the army around the islands to the North of Australia. They were used for the transport of food, ammunition, troop movements and as ambulances

Significance

Built by GMH for the Australian armed forces during world war 2

Physical description

Wooden hulled work boat with maranised diesel engine forward control cabin with accomadation for two, rear deck set aside for work space

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