Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Silver dish cover salvaged from the R.M.S 'Niagara' c.1940s

Information

Expanded NumberP26/213TitleInscribed silver-plated dish cover salvaged from the R.M.S Niagara DateBetween 1st January 1941 and 31st December 1941TypePhotographSize13.3MBDigital Object Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.47688/RBA_Archives_P26/213

Relationship

Research GuideThe Commonwealth Bank in the Second World WarSeries GuideGold beneath the sea - the story of the R.M.S. "Niagara"SubjectR.M.S. Niagara Gold Bullion Salvage

Notes

Consultation

Gifted to the Bank by the daughter of Gordon Murry Shain, Mrs Dorothy Todhunter, in 2002.

Additional Information

Photographer Bryan Oh (RBA) 2026

Visual description

An old-fashioned silver dish cover (described as a plate) used to keep food warm is prominently displayed against a plain white background. It features intricate engravings that include names, a reference to the salvage ship Claymore and details about its recovery from the bullion room of the ship - R.M.S. Niagara. The text notes that the ship sank in 438 feet of water near the entrance to the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. The smooth, reflective surface of the bowl contrasts with the detailed etchings, emphasising its historical significance. It is slightly discoloured and tarnished in places.

The inscription reads 'Presented to G.M Shain. ESQ by J.P Williams Salvage Ship "Claymore". This plate was recovered from the bullion room R.M.S Niagara sunk in 438 feet of water at the entrance to the Hauraki Gulf N.Z'

Location of physical itemsReserve Bank of Australia, Sydney

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