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In 1964, during naval exercises off Jervis Bay, the destroyer HMAS Voyager collided with the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, resulting in the tragic loss of 82 lives. This book investigates the circumstances surrounding this peacetime naval disaster, exploring why the Voyager inexplicably turned into the path of the Melbourne. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with survivors, the author examines the two Royal Commissions that investigated the collision, questioning why they failed to uncover the full truth. This book offers a compelling account of the event, its aftermath, and its lasting impact on the Royal Australian Navy. It sheds light on the human cost of the tragedy and the ongoing struggle for recognition and compensation faced by survivors.
Condition: Used (good, see images, minor yellowing on initial pages) Softcover ISBN 1741144213
