The International Bicentennial Fleet, with over 50 warships from 16 nations moored in Sydney Harbour, was reviewed by the Duke and Duchess of York, embarked in HMAS COOK, (oceanographic research vessel). An estimated 2 million people witnessed the historic review.
Australian Naval History on 1 October 1988
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