Image Gallery: March 2004
Launch of Nuship Perth
22 March 2004
Senator Hill said the Royal Australian Navy’s eight Anzac frigates would provide a range of capabilities from defending Australian waters from attack by any potential aggressor to participation in joint operations.
Read Ministerial release: Final Anzac ship launched
| 2004_S171_01 The last of the Anzac ships to be launched, Nuship Perth, slides down the slipway at the Tenix shipyard, Williamstown, Melbourne. (Date taken: 20 March 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| 2004_S171_02 Members of the first HMAS Perth's ship's company, Ern Noble, left, and Fred Laslett. Ern was a sick berth attendant, and Fred electrical repair party. Both became prisoners of war after HMAS Perth was sunk in the battle of the Sunda Strait. (Date taken: 20 March 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| 2004_S171_03 Three No 805 Squadron Super Seasprite maritime attack helicopters fly over the newly-launched Nuship Perth. (Date taken: 20 March 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| 2004_S171_04 A No 816 Squadron Seahawk flies the Australian White Ensign over the newly-launched Nuship Perth. (Date taken: 20 March 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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