The River class, (modified type 12 frigate), destroyer escort, HMAS SWAN, (CMDR D. W. Falconer, RAN), was commissioned. SWAN was laid down in Williamstown Dockyard, VIC, on 18 August 1965, and launched on 16 December 1967. Mrs Fairhall, (Wife of the Minister of the Navy), performed the launching ceremony. 1976 HMA Ships HAWK and GULL, (minesweepers),were sold out of service at Sydney.