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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 HMAS Bungaree during World War 2. The ship is listing to starboard as she takes on water, and she sank two hours after hitting the mine. Note the damage to her upper deck, and the absence of carley floats after the crew abandoned ship.
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. Commander Travis, the captain of HMAS Warrnambool, being treated on the bridge by a sick bay attendant (SBA) from HMAS Mildura for injuries sustained when HMAS Warrnambool s
Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. The motor boat (MB) from HMAS Swan picking up survivors from HMAS Warrnambool after they abandoned ship. HMAS Warrnambool was damaged, and later sank, after hitting a mine w
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. 1947-09-13. Port side view of HMAS Warrnambool a few minutes before she sank after hitting a mine while on minesweeping operations. The Warrnambool's stern is high out of the water as s
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. 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
