Historical information

Model of HMAS Swan built by Shipwright Charles Axiak. Original ship construction in Melbourne and entered service 1970. Was a River Class Destroyer. Model maker worked in British Dockyards during WW2 and emigrated to Australia in 1955. He worked in Williamstown dockyards involved with construction of the Swan,

Physical description

1. Model of River Class Destroyer. green in colour from water line. Black line and brown at bottom. Small Australian flag at front and naval flag at back.
2. Wooden stand, tailor made to hold the model of the 'Swan'. Brown in colour with long flat board and separate pieces of wood embedded in the base to make the cradle. High points of cradle covered by some white felt to protect boat. Bottom of stand has felt studs.

Inscriptions & markings

"50" painted at front of boat.