The Battle class destroyer HMAS ANZAC, (CMDR J. Plunket-Cole, RAN), was commissioned. ANZAC was laid down in Williamstown Dockyard, Melbourne, on 23 September 1946, and launched on 20 August 1948. Mrs Collins, (Wife of RADM J. A. Collins RAN), performed the launching ceremony. CMDR Plunket-Cole was appointed Commander, 10th Destroyer Flotilla.