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Commonwealth Marine Salvage Board (1942 - 1946)

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Function: Maratime Industry and Defence Industries
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The Commonwealth Marine Salvage Board, also known as The Australian Salvage Board, was established in March 1942. It began restoring 86 vessels, 83 of which were fully salvaged and returned to service. The Board was abolished in January 1946, when the Australian Shipping Board was established, with marine salvage being amongst its functions.

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Reference/Legal Number(s): CA 147
Status: Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Alternative Names: Salvage Board (Parallel)
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
 
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Previous and Subsequent Entities

 1942 - 1946 Commonwealth Marine Salvage Board
       1946 - 1961 Australian Shipping Board
             1956 - 1974 Australian Coastal Shipping Commission
                   1974 - 1989 Australian Shipping Commission

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