Great White Fleet
| 12 September 2008 USS JOHN S McCAIN escort In 2008 the United States celebrates the centenary of the voyage of the Great White Fleet. Much has changed in 100 years. In support of this 100 year anniversary, American and Australian Navy ships will reenact the Australian visit to Sydney Melbourne and Albany. |
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| 20080827ran8114832_174 HMAS Darwin conducts Replinishment at Sea approaches with HMAS SIRIUS, whilst in transit to Melbourne to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet. Both ships are escorting the United States Navy ship, USS JOHN McCAIN. (Date taken: 27 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080827ran8114832_220 USS JOHN S McCAIN sits at sunrise during the Great White Fleet celebrations. (Date taken: 27 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080827ran8114832_227 HMAS DARWIN in transit to Melbourne to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet as an escort ship for USS JOHN S McCAIN. (Date taken: 27 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080828ran8114832_066 Ships in company HMA ships DARWIN and SIRIUS along with USS JOHN S McCAIN in transit to Melbourne to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet. (Date taken: 28 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080828ran8114832_122 HMAS DARWIN prepares to receive fuel probe from HMAS SIRIUS during a replenishment at sea. Both ships are in transit to Melbourne to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet escorting USS JOHN McCAIN. (Date taken: 28 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080828ran8114832_143 (Left to right) Officer's Stewards in HMAS DARWIN in the wardroom pantry. Included in the photo is; Able Seaman Officer's Steward Kelly Ruutz, Able Seaman Officer's Steward Sophia Bougoure, Gap Year Seaman Laura Johnson and Seaman Officer's Steward Cassandra Tyrrell. (Date taken: 28 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080828ran8114832_190 Leading Seaman Boatswain's Mate Glenn Phillips on the port waste of HMAS DARWIN preparing to conduct a exercise boarding onboard HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 28 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080828ran8114832_231 HMAS DARWIN's boarding party is on approach to HMAS SIRIUS to conduct a boarding exercise in the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat. (Date taken: 28 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080828ran8114832_297 HMAS DARWIN at sea in transit to Melbourne for a visit as an escort ship to the United States ship USS JOHN S McCAIN. (Date taken: 28 August 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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