| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2016.178.1 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm. |
| Object type | Log book |
| Maker |
Various |
| Place made | At sea, Australia, New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea |
| Date made | 1943-1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
AM18 'Airwave' (1943-1944)
Description
Collection relating to Australian Army vessel AM18 'Airwave', Australia and New Guinea, February 1943 - March 1944. Collection consists of one log book written initially by Warrant Officer 1st Class D Lamond, and later taken over by a Sergeant Rowse who assumed command of the vessel when Lamond was removed due to illness. Inside the logbook is also a delivery voucher dated 14 February 1944. The logbook describes conditions and activities at sea; provides information about slipping and maintenance; and details travel around New Guinea. Entries in the logbook cease on 21 March 1944, 7 days before the 'Airwave' was destroyed by fire on 28 March 1944.