HMAS NEWCASTLE, the final ship in Amecon’s contract to build two guided missile frigates for the RAN, was launched at Williamstown, VIC. The ship was delivered five months ahead of schedule. Four others were built in the USA.
Australian Naval History on 21 February 1992
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