Memorial - HMAS Nizam, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

Author

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Place Number

04976

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Location

Leeuwin Rd Cape Leeuwin

Location Details

Local Government

Augusta/Margaret River

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1993, Constructed from 1945

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Jun 1996	Criterion 5	Criterion 5 RARITY: It demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of the cultural heritage of the local district.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Jul 2012	Historic Site 3	Historic Site 3 (3) The place is associated with an event or former place that is of particular significance for the local community. A memorial/plaque has been erected at the site.

Statement of Significance

HMAS Nizam Memorial is of significance:
• As a war memorial erected by the "N" Class Destroyers Assn. of Australia to commemorate a tragic maritime event, the loss of life and the sacrifices made during World War Two.

Physical Description

This memorial has been constructed as roughly hewn, vertical stone plinth overlooking the ocean. The memorial plaques read:On the night of February 11, 1945 the destroyer HMAS NIZAM was struck by a freak wave at 22:15 hours, 11 miles due south of this point. Tragically, 10 ratings were swept overboard and lost at sea.The memorial was erected in their memory by the "N" Class Destroyers Assn. of Australia./ Lest We Forget./ Dedicated on 11th February 1993 by Captain W. F. Cook, L. V. O. R.A.N. (RTD) who was Commanding Officer of HMAS NIZAM.

History

In February 1945, HMAS Nizam was hit by a heavy squall as she rounded Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. A huge sea from the starboard quarter caused the ship to keel over an estimated 60 to 70 degrees, burying the whole of her port side in the water. The ship was travelling at 21 knots and the water swept down the ship sweeping boats, davits and sailors overboard. Ten were lost at sea and no trace of them has ever been found.
On 11 February 1993, a plaque was erected near the tip of Cape Leeuwin by the "N" Class Destroyers Association of Australia to commemorate this tragic war time event.

Integrity/Authenticity

High: The original use has been maintained.
High: The original/significant fabric is largely intact.

Condition

Good

References

Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
Cresswell, Gail J,The Light of Leeuwin:the Augusta/Margaret River Shire History	Augusta/Margaret River Shire History Group	1989
	Augusta Historical Society Heritage Booklet	2010
	Municipal Heritage Inventory	1996

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
CL-03	MI Place No.
A9915	LGA Site No.

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Monument
Present Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Monument

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	River & sea transport

Creation Date

07 Nov 1996

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Approved

Last Update

09 May 2019

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