Historical information

Over 40 ships were built in Williamstown between 1924 and 2015. The ship building facility was known as the Naval Dockyard between 1942 and 1987.

Physical description

HMA Naval Dockyard Williamstown plaque. The central cast iron shield is hand painted, and incorporates the Naval Dockyard motto: "Deeds not Words". Mounted on three point polished timber shield. Brass hanging point.

Inscriptions & markings

Has two hexagonal brass tags at bottom:
1. "Williamstown Dockyard No. 157" (the 157 is scored out).
2. The number "326".