Destroyer HMAS Napier and Nepal arrived at Akyab, Burma for the invasion of the region. On arrival they found that the enemy had withdrawn so LCDR J. M. Ramsay, RAN, of HMAS NAPIER embarked in ML 829 for a reconnaissance of the harbour. Later he was rowed ashore and raised a Union Jack on a telegraph pole on the wharf. He was the first Allied officer to enter the port since its surrender to the Japanese in May 1942.
Naval Historical Review: June 2007
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.
Articles from this Edition
- Book Review: The Royal Australian Navy – a History
- Further Reflections on the Sydney/Kormoran Battle, 1941
- Gascoyne to the Rescue On Christmas Day 1944
- HMAS Adelaide – Boarding Party, Persian Gulf 2004
- HMAS Quickmatch – Medical Rescue – 1944
- Korean Waters – Tribal Class Destroyers
- Leadership: Admiral of the Fleet Isoroku Yamamoto
- Letters: Followup on Singapore Naval Base