FIVE DESTROYERS.
Flotilla Makes Imposing Entry In Sydney. ON LOAN TO AUSTRALIAN NAVY • SYDNEY, December 21. The five British destroyers on loan to the Royal Australian Navy, the Stuart, Water hen, Vendetta, Vampire and Voyager, arrived at Sydney to-day. The flotilla made an imposing picture coming up the harbour. The commander of the Stuart, Captain Lillcy, R.N., in an interview, denied the reports of discontent and insubordination during the voyage. The Vampire and Vendetta will be placed in reserve for the time being. Their crews will be absorbed in other ships, white the other three destroyers will remain in full commission.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 302, 22 December 1933, Page 7
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