Naval Historical Society of Australia
Preserving Australia's Naval History
HMS Amphion was the first of three modified Leander Class cruisers built by the Royal Navy that were later transferred to the Royal Australian Navy. HMS Amphion was renamed HMAS Perth. Her main duty was escorting convoys.
Lost in action on 1 March 1942
The painting of HMAS Warramunga reflects a major article in this edition which provides a potted history of the RAN in the Korean War. The images of HMAS Adelaide reference the article about Adelaide’s Boarding party. It was only resourceful action by the ship’s helicopter, directed by the Flight Commander, that enabled the Boarding Party to be safely recovered, thereby averting an international incident.