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NH 97046 Destroyers of British Commonwealth Navies

Photo #: NH 97046 Destroyers of British Commonwealth Navies
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Title: Destroyers of British Commonwealth Navies
Description: Tied to a mooring bouy at a southern Japanese port (presumably Sasebo), after an extended period of operations in Korean waters, circa May 1951. The ships are (from left): HMAS Warramunga (Australian Destroyer, 1942); HMCS Nootka (Canadian Destroyer, 1946) and HMS Cockade (British Destroyer, 1945). All three are assigned to the United Nations Blockading and Escort Force, commanded Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith, USN. This photograph was released by Commander, Naval Forces Far East on 19 May 1951. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the All Hands collection at the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97046
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