Dear Editor, It was with considerable interest that I read your article “Torpedoing of S.S. Ormiston 1943″ by L.A. d’Alpuget, Lieut. RANVR (Rtd) in the Naval Historical Review Vol 21 ...
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The Battle of the Atlantic – Western Approaches Command
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The master of the MV TAMPA declared a ‘state of emergency’, due to the health of some refugees, and the potential for violence amongst others, and took the vessel into ...
Australian Naval History on 26 August 2001
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Australian Naval History on 2 June 2001
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Australian Naval History on 15 May 2001
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Australian Naval History on 11 May 2001
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Australian Naval History on 25 April 2001
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Australian Naval History on 12 April 2001
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