HMAS Hobart
This painting by Gaye Travis shows HMAS Hobart as she appeared following her extensive modernisation in the early 1990s. Note the new mast.
- About Gaye Travers
Gaye was born in Sydney in 1950 and studied at Sydney University before moving to Brisbane, where she has lived for the past 34 years.
She developed a desire to paint early in childhood. Her first set of oil paints was given to her by her father. She is mainly self-taught but has attended numerous community art courses. Her daughter has followed a career in fine arts.
Gaye has continued to paint in oils as a hobby throughout her life, and in earnest during her retirement. She tends to focus on the Australian landscape, including the coast but has painted a few vessels previously, but HMAS Hobart (II) was her first RAN ship. This painting was completed with the encouragement of a friend who served on the Hobart.
Gaye has exhibited in local exhibitions, but her enjoyment comes from sharing her paintings with friends and family.
- About HMAS Hobart (ll)
HMAS Hobart was one of three improved Charles F Adams Class, Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG) built in the United States for the RAN. The destroyers were referred to in the RAN as Perth Class DDGs and their primary role was air defence.
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- Additional resources for HMAS Hobart (ll)
