HMAS MELBOURNE and FRANK E EVANS

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kerryjames
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HMAS MELBOURNE and FRANK E EVANS

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June the third 74 blokes died because the stupidpity of officers on the bridge of the FRANK E EVANS and did not take the orders from the skipper of the Melbourne.
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Hi Kerry
Did you serve on Melbourne when she ran her over. I think I remember you talking about it at the IFR 2013 ?

Cheers Glen
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G,Day Glen,Yes I served on her from 1967 to 1970 jan and 1975 to 1977.
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