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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 during World War 2. View across the foredeck from the starboard flying bridge. Approximately half of the crew are present manually hoisting the ship's whaler (not in view). The Australian flag is visible on the Jack Staff.
Torres Strait. 1947-08. Ships of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla on operations to clear defensive minefields laid by HMAS Bungaree during World War 2, seen from the Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnam
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
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
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Starboard side view of HMAS Warrnambool a few minutes before she sank after hitting a mine while on minesweeping operations. HMAS Warrnambool is listing heavily to starboard
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla at anchor after hitting a mine during minesweeping operations in the defensive minefields laid by
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
