The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Minesweepers of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla steaming in line astern leaving Sydney Harbour en route to the Torres Strait to clear defensive minefields laid by HMAS Bungaree during World War 2. Two ships of the flotilla are visible across the foredeck of the Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool. HMAS Warrnambool has just cleared the harbour and the fittings on the foredeck are being lashed for sea. The Fo'c'sle Officer is supervising three seamen who are placing bottle slips on the anchor cable. The Australian flag has been lowered prior to the lashing down of the Jack Staff.
Torres Strait. 1947-08. Three seamen at the starboard midships rail of HMAS Warrnambool recovering a dan-buoy during oropesa sweeping operations. The Warrnambool was part of the 20th Minesweeping Flot
Torres Strait. 1947-08. Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla at anchor during oropesa minesweeping operations in the defensive minefields laid by HMAS Bungaree du
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Seamen clearing the starboard side carley floats after HMAS Warrnambool struck a mine while on minesweeping operations. On the upper deck, through the smoke, a seaman can be
Torres Strait. 1947-08. Four officers of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla on the sweep deck of HMAS Warrnambool. Left to right: Sub-Lieutenant Michael of harbour defence motor launch HDML1329, Lieutenan
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Engine Room Artificer Ford of the Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool supporting an unidentified seaman, injured after the Warrnambool struck a mine while on minesweepi
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Harbour defence motor launch HDML1326 attempting to tow HMAS Warrnambool, damaged when she struck a mine during minesweeping operations, out of the minefield. Note the unide
