Starboard view of HMAS Stuart, off Sydney, Australia, 2 Jan 1938; note black band around her forefunnel, indicating her as flotilla leader

Caption     Starboard view of HMAS Stuart, off Sydney, Australia, 2 Jan 1938; note black band around her forefunnel, indicating her as flotilla leader ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseAustralian War Memorial
Identification Code   P01593.002
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Stuart   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 450 x 290 pixels
Photos on Same Day 2 Jan 1938
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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1. Anonymous says:
15 Dec 2009 02:58:24 PM

A fine narative honoring a fine old ship that gave all when her call to duty was sounded. The Aussies are rightfully proud of her and her sisters in the "Scrap-Iron Flotilla".

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