The Attack class patrol boat HMAS ARROW, was commissioned. ARROW was laid down in Walker’s Yard, Maryborough, QLD, in September 1967, and launched on 17 February 1968. Mrs Hansen performed the launching ceremony. ARROW was sunk during Cyclone Tracey in Darwin, NT, on 24/25 December, 1974, with the loss of two of her crew.
Australian Naval History on 3 July 1968
Help us improve our website
We're a volunteer run organisation and we'd love your help. If you spot a typo, an incorrect image or a correction for this article? Let us know below.