Thread: Today marks the 48th anniversary of the tragic loss of HMAS Voyager.

RIP

I remember it happening. It doesn't seem that long ago.

Originally Posted by p38arover

I remember it happening. It doesn't seem that long ago.

But Ron, you and Des are ancient

G'day Des !

I remember watching Melbourne going into drydock at Cockatoo island to have the damage repaired and a new bow fitted from my front verandah at Balmain, you're right Ron, doesn't seem like that long ago.
RIP Voyagers lost crew, Regards Frank.

I remember it happening. It doesn't seem that long ago.

Maybe you are thinking of Melbourne's later mishap when she collided with the USN ship Frank E Evans in 1969?

http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Melbourne_%28II%29

But Ron, you and Des are ancient

G'day Des !

Rick, I luvs you too.

Old Fridgies don't just up & die, they freeze their balls off & it just feels like it.

Originally Posted by Tank

I remember watching Melbourne going into drydock at Cockatoo island to have the damage repaired and a new bow fitted from my front verandah at Balmain,

Your house must have looked a bit odd after they took the front verandah to make the new bow!

There is a really good book on the subject, I can't remember the name, voices something. It deals with the whole thing right up to the veterans battle with the government and their problems with post traumatic stress disorder. They were treated terribly and many were suffering for years after.

Jeff

Originally Posted by Jeff

They were treated terribly and many were suffering for years after.

They were. It seems it's not unusual for ex-servicemen to be treated shabbily by our government (both Liberal and Labor).

Disclaimer: I have never served in the armed forces.