H.M.A.S Goorangi Memorial, Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 38° 16.425 E 144° 39.510
55H E 295175 N 5761217
A memorial to those killed in a maritime accident
Waymark Code: WMKWPH
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 06/04/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DudleyGrunt
Views: 7

The Queenscliff memorial commemorates the collision between H.M.A.S. Goorangi and H.M.A.T Duntroon at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. It was the first Australian Navy loss of life during World War 2 and occured on 20th November 1940
Relevent website: [Web Link]

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24/7


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0


Date dedicated: 11/20/1980

Sponsor(s): Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria

Parking coordinates: Not Listed

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