Australian Naval History on 7 January 1942

On This Day · Jan 7, 1942 · Print This Page

HMAS HOBART, (cruiser), joined the ABDA Fleet at Batavia. The cruiser was returning to Australia after service in the Mediterranean when she was diverted to the Far East.

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