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Whyalla's Museum

by Tim Lubcke

As you enter Whyalla you will see a ship that is 2 kms from the sea. It is the HMAS Whyalla a WW2 Corvette/Minesweeper, she is now a static display at the Museum. It is well worth a visit.

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HMAS Whyalla
This ship greets you as you enter Whyalla. ©T Lubcke 2004

HMAS Whyalla
Taken from ground level, it was Rednose day.

Bridge & Cannon

Bridge & Cannon
4 & 1/2" Cannon

Cannon & Winch

Winch

Winch
This is used to raise the anchors.

Stern

Stern
The drive and steering end.

Stern

Stern
Another view.

Stern

Stern
Side view.

Stern

Stern
From underneath.

Rear deck

Bofors

Bofors
40mm to 60mm Bofors used as Anti Aircraft defence.

Funnel

Funnel & air intakes.

Funnel & air intakes.

Wheel & Compass

Wheel & Compass

Ships Telegraph

Ships Telegraph

Ships Telegraph

Ships Telegraph

Chart Room

Deck view.

Ships Boat

Ships Boat

Ships Bell

Main Engine

Main Engine
She has two Triple Expansion Steam Engines.

Emergency Steering

Emergency Steering

Port Hole

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article published 7/9/2004

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