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HMAS Leeuwin

Executive Officer HMAS Canberra Commander Justin Cloney scatters the ashes of former Navy navigation officer, Captain Michael Freeman, during a committal of ashes to the sea ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy 

Former sailors laid to rest at sea

15/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3253 Views 1 Comment HMAS Canberra, HMAS Leeuwin

The ship’s company of HMAS Canberra was honoured to commit the ashes of 10 former Navy personnel to the sea

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Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP and Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith CSM RAN, board HMAS Leeuwin during their visit to HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Contract to support Navy’s survey vessels extended

26/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2332 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Leeuwin

BAE Systems Australia’s in-service support arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s hydrographic platforms in Cairns have been extended. CAPTION: Minister

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