| Accession Number | NAVY15538 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
| Place made | At sea, Vietnam |
| Date made | c 5 February 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
|
The RAN guided missile destroyer HMAS Perth (II) is participating in operations with the US ...
Description
The RAN guided missile destroyer HMAS Perth (II) is participating in operations with the US Seventh Fleet, off the coast of North Vietnam. During a visit to the ship, Australian Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Sir Alan McNicoll (right), is shown the steering gear room by Commander Aidan Freear Lade.