Australian Naval History on 10 September 1942

Engaged in Operation Stream-Line-Jane, HMAS NAPIER, (destroyer), entered the Vichy-French port of Morandava, in Madagascar, and landed 50 commandos. The landing was made in a violent thunderstorm, which enabled the commandos to surprise the defenders, who laid down their arms after the exchange of a few shots. NAPIER returned to Diego Suarez with six prisoners, including the Mayor of Morandava. HMA Ships NIZAM and NORMAN covered the assault on Majunga, and were later engaged in intercepting small craft attempting to escape from the port.