The modified River class frigate HMAS CONDAMINE, (LCDR R. J. Hodge, RAN), was commissioned. CONDAMINE was laid down in the State Dockyard, Newcastle, NSW, on 30 October 1943, and launched ...
HMAS Condamine
Australian Naval History on 4 November 1944
Engaged in Operation Battleaxe, HMA Ships VENDETTA, SWAN and BARCOO, provided gun support for the Australian landing at Jacquinot Bay. HMAS CONDAMINE, (frigate), was launched at the State Dockyard, Newcastle. ...