Accession NumberP22Title (extended title only)Plaque - HMAS AdelaideDescriptionWooden Plaque with a raised black, gold, blue and white plated engraved motif of HMAS ADELAIDE. The engraved picture is a blue background with an arm extending out of the water holding a scythe.
There is also a motto on the plaque UNITED FOR THE COMMON GOODDate19th June 1997ProvenanceThere have been three ships with the name HMAS ADELAIDE in the history of the Royal Australian Navy. The first HMAS ADELAIDE was a light cruiser in service from 1922 to the end of the Second World War.
This plaque is associated with the 2nd ship named HMAS ADELAIDE which was a long-range escort frigate of the Royal Australian Navy. The ship was commissioned in 1980 and was in service until 2008.
The HMAS Adelaide was then scuttled as a dive wreck off Avoca on the NSW coast.
The third HMAS ADELAIDE was commissioned in 2015Relevance to the CityDuring her service HMAS ADELAIDE served during the East Timor operations and also in the Persian Gulf. She also spent much time in Australian waters, including off WA and Fremantle.
Gifted to the Mayor & City of Fremantle by the Commanding Officer of HMAS ADELAIDE, Captain LG Cordner
