Historical information
These two pieces were recovered during excavations at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin. Pieces of bomb shrapnel from the Japanese bombing of Darwin.
Physical description
1. This is a cast steel fragment approx 24mm thick. It is roughly triangular shape. It also has irregular curves. The edges are jagged and rough.
2. This is a cast steel fragment. Approx rectangular 24mm thick. It has irregular curves. The edges are rough and jagged. Both pieces have a rusty surface.
