'Tsunami 9' Peace Garden Memorial, King's Cross Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial garden is in honour of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who died in the crash of the 'Tsunami 9' Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter during Operation Sumatra 2 April 2005. The helicopter and its crew were part of the Royal Australian Navy's 817 Squadron. The helicopter's registration number was N16-100 and its call sign was 'Shark 02'. The crash occurred at approximately 4pm (local time) on Nias Island, Indonesia, with 11 ADF personnel on board. They were in the region on a humanitarian mission following an earthquake. Inscription Plaque In memoriam cedicated to the nine ADF personnel killed in Sea King (SK50) helicopter crash whilst on humanitarian service on Nias Island, Indonesia, April 2, 2005 Donated by Royal Australian Navy [emblem], King's Cross Bikers Social and Welfare Club [emblem], Royal Australian Air Force [emblem] Related links Remembering Kings Cross Style (18 Nov 2010) Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Lawrence Hargrave Reserve 9A Elizabeth Bay Road Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011 Local Government Area Sydney, City of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Garden/park Recorded by Rick 'Chips' Johnson Year of construction 2005 Dedication date 26 June 2005 Conflict/s Other