Accession NumberP81Title (extended title only)Plaque - HMAS FremantleDescriptionDescription – Medium sized wooden plaque with raised brass motif of HMAS Fremantle with small gold plate with the inscription; ‘Presented to the City of Fremantle from the Officer and Crew HMAS Fremantle 5th December 1987’ Date5th December 1987ProvenanceProvenance (if known) –
Two vessels of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Fremantle for the city of Fremantle
• HMAS Fremantle (J246), a Bathurst-class corvette launched in 1943 and decommissioned in 1959
• HMAS Fremantle (FCPB 203), a Fremantle-class patrol boat commissioned in 1980 and decommissioned in 2006
The motto of HMAS Fremantle is ‘Incorruptable’ Relevance to the CityThis plaque was given to the City of Fremantle by the Captain and crew of the 2nd HMAS Fremantle during a visit to the Port City in 1987 - Shares the name of the Port City
