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Commonwealth Marine Salvage Board
Marine Salvage Board · Salvage Board
14 March 1942 – 1 January 1946
Wartime Commonwealth board, based in Sydney, that salvaged ships wrecked, stranded or damaged in Australian waters during the Second World War.
How it came into existence
Established on 14 March 1942, after Japan entered the war, to organise the salvage of merchant and other ships lost or damaged around the Australian coast.
How it ended
Abolished on 1 January 1946, when the new Australian Shipping Board took over its functions, including marine salvage. During its existence it salvaged 83 of the 86 vessels on which salvage was attempted.
- Marine salvage
Main functions
- Salvage of wrecked, stranded and damaged ships
- Operation of salvage vessels and equipment
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Sources
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