Lifeboat Pulley - Cities Service Boston

DESCRIPTION

TitleLifeboat Pulley - Cities Service BostonObject TypeObjectDatec.1940DescriptionDouble lifeboat pulley used to lower lifeboats on the 'Cities Service Boston', wrecked at Bass Point 16 May 1943.Provenance and SignifcanceThe United States tanker 'Cities Service Boston' ran aground at Bass Point, Shellharbour 16 May 1943.

Despite the very rough seas, soldiers from the 6th Australian Machine Gun Battalion AIF rescued the entire crew of 62 Americans, with the tragic loss of four Australian soldiers.

They were Sgt William Francis Allan, Pte Geoffrey William Pitt, Pte Raymond John Snell and Pte Bruce Howard Simmon.

A memorial dedicated to their bravery on the 8th September 1968 stands on the northern side of Bass Point.DonorColyer, Albert

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialSteel and timber.Dimensions30 cm x 9 cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryMaritime TechnologySecondaryShip rigging

CONNECTIONS

CollectionCities Service Boston Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick