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HMAS Melbourne (II) R21

HMAS Melbourne (II) R21

HMAS Melbourne (II) R21 was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisions.

HMAS Melbourne

Under Repair 1964 Following the HMAS Voyager Collision 10 Feb 1964

Damage Following the Frank E Evans Collision 3 June 1969

June 1969 HMAS Melbourne in drydock at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in Sydney
June 1969 HMAS Melbourne in drydock at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in Sydney