Darwin City in Darwin Municipality, Northern Territory, Australia — Oceania
A Story of Sacrifice
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
1. A Story of Sacrifice Marker
This 4 inch gun was salvaged from the Peary in the 1950's by diver Carl Atkinson (dec.). It was restored by the RAN for the Northern Territory's 1992 War Service Memorial Year and now points towards the Peary's grave.
This plaque was unveiled by Chief Minister The Hon. Marshall Perron MLA on 29th January 1992 in the presence of Peary survivors Dallas Widick and Melvin Duke and a colour guard from the U.S. frigate Robert E. Peary.
The wartime Peary came under repeated fire from December 1941 February 1942. In her last action she sank with her guns still blazing and represents the U.S. Navy's greatest loss of life in Australian waters.
Her gallant sacrifice is forever part of Darwin's history.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1942.
Location. 12° 27.727′ S, 130° 50.083′ E. Marker is in Darwin City, Northern Territory, in Darwin Municipality. It is on Parker Walk 0.2 kilometers south
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USS Peary DD 226 (here, next to this marker); 2nd Lt. Robert J. Buel, USAAF (here, next to this marker); Ocean Views Hide History (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friendship through Gardens (about 180 meters away); mirragma gunugurr-wa (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mandjabu Fish Trap (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
2. A Story of Sacrifice Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
3. A Story of Sacrifice Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
4. The 4-inch gun salvaged from the USS Peary
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
