TitleCities Service Boston Serving WareObject TypeMilitaryDate1940'sDescriptionSilver tray serving ware salvaged from the wreck of the 'Cities Service Boston' ship wreck in 1943.
The tray is decorated with rope design edging and is stamped with the United States Navy Insignia and American anchor.
Base stamp - Reed and Barton silver soldered 3000 14. 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.DonorHollis, Judy
CHARACTERISTICS
MaterialSilver soldered and coatedDimensions3.5cm x 27cm 6cm
