ProvenancePiece of decking believed to be from the "HMCS Protector" SignificanceHMCS Protector was a South Australian colonial naval vessel that served during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. The Protector's service in China was the pivotal event in the ship’s history and marked the coming of age for the South Australian navy.DescriptionPiece of decking believed to be from the "HMCS Protector". A single piece of decking that tapers to a point. Stamped on the wider part of the plank is the black text "The Nautical...Eum/ Port Adela..."AcknowledgementMaterialWood - unspecified Accession NumberHT 1994.3138
