The River class frigate HMAS GASCOYNE, (LCDR J. Donovan, RAN), was commissioned. GASCOYNE was laid down in Mort’s Dock, Sydney, on 3 July 1942, and launched on 20 February 1943. Lady Wakehurst, (Wife of the Governor of New South Wales), performed the launching.
Australian Naval History on 18 November 1943
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