The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945-11. Looking to the sea from a hill near the shore, the hydrographic survey vessel HMAS Warrego is seen anchored at the entrance to Yampi Sound. Warrego and HMAS Moresby were despatched to Yampi Sound in 1945-11 to conduct a detailed hydrographic survey of the sound and waters in the surrounding area. The survey was completed by 1945-11-27 when both vessels sailed for Darwin. (Donor J. Betty)
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945-11. Sub Lieutenant John Betty RANVR (right) and Warrant Officer Engineer Harry Kirkham RAN, both from HMAS Warrego, with a theodolite set up at one of the survey stations during
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945-11. Warrant Officer Engineer Harry Kirkham RAN (right) and two sailors from HMAS Warrego, with a theodolite set up at one of the survey stations during the survey of Yampi Sound.
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945-11. Paymaster Lieutenant D.J.M. Wyles RANR(S) (right) and two sailors from HMAS Warrego at one of the survey stations on Yampi Sound. Warrego and HMAS Moresby conducted a hydrogr
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945-11. Sub Lieutenant John Betty RANVR, a surveyor from HMAS Warrego, with Yampi Sound in the background, seen from one of the survey stations during the hydrographic survey carried
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945. The RAN's two principal hydrographic survey vessels together during the survey of Yampi Sound. The bow section of HMAS Warrego is on the left with HMAS Moresby to the right. (Do
Yampi Sound, WA, 1945. Port side bow on view of the hydrographic survey vessel HMAS Moresby. (Donor J. Betty)
