The Attack class patrol boat HMAS BAYONET, (LEUT A. VODIC, RAN ), was commissioned at Urangan, QLD. BAYONET was laid down in Walkers Yard, Maryborough, QLD, in October 1968. Mrs Purves, (Wife of RADM F. W. Purves, RAN), performed the launching ceremony on 6 November 1968.
Australian Naval History on 22 February 1969
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