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Torres Strait. 1947-09-13. The last load of survivors from HMAS Warrnambool, after she hit a mine while on minesweeping operations, on board harbour defence motor launch HDML1326. The survivors are wearing kapok filled life jackets. In the background, the raised stern of HMAS Warrnambool is seen as she takes on water through her holed starboard bow section. The Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool, and HDML 1326 were part of the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla on operations to clear the defensive minefields laid by HMAS Bungaree during World War 2.
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. 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
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. 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. 1947-08. 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. 1947-09-13. Damage to the upper deck of the Bathurst class corvette HMAS Warrnambool after she hit a mine while on sweeping operations in the defensive minefields laid by HMAS Bungaree
