The River class, (modified type 12 frigate), destroyer escort, HMAS DERWENT, was commissioned. DERWENT was laid down at Williamstown Naval Dockyard, VIC on 16 June 1959, and launched on 17 April 1961. Lady Burrel, (Wife of VADM Sir Henry Burrel, Chief of the Naval Staff), performed the launching ceremony.
Australian Naval History on 30 April 1964
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