The first memorial service for the crew lost when HMAS GOORANGAI was sunk in collision with coaster DUNTROON, on 20 November 1940, was held at a memorial erected on the bluff overlooking the spot where she went down.
Naval Historical Society of Australia
Preserving Australia's Naval History
The first memorial service for the crew lost when HMAS GOORANGAI was sunk in collision with coaster DUNTROON, on 20 November 1940, was held at a memorial erected on the bluff overlooking the spot where she went down.
The painting of HMAS Warramunga reflects a major article in this edition which provides a potted history of the RAN in the Korean War. The images of HMAS Adelaide reference the article about Adelaide’s Boarding party. It was only resourceful action by the ship’s helicopter, directed by the Flight Commander, that enabled the Boarding Party to be safely recovered, thereby averting an international incident.