301014
Photograph 301014 Period 1950-1959Aerial starboard side view of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne (II) (R21) and the destroyers HMAS Vendetta (II) (D08) and Voyager (II) (D04). On the carrier's flight two Gannet anti submarine aircr
NAVY00893 Accession Number: NAVY00893
Description
An aerial view of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne underway in the South China Sea with two Daring class destroyers alongside her. HMAS Voyager is on the starboard side of the flagship while HMAS Vendetta is on the port side of the carrier. Five Fairey Gannet anti-submarine aircraft are parked on the flight deck. Also taking part in this manoeuvre is an unidentified warship in station astern of HMAS Melbourne. HMAS Voyager was sunk in a collision with HMAS Melbourne on 10 February 1964 with the loss of 82 men.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY00893
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 4x5"
Date Made
April 1962
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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