![]() ![]() On Augthe RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra was severely damaged off Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands) while protecting the U.S. ![]() “It is an opportunity to reflect on our shared history, and on a friendship forged while fighting side-by-side. for the Officers and Sailors of the Royal Australian Navy,” said Hammond. “This is a unique demonstration of respect by the U.S. ![]() Mark Hammond said this historic event encapsulates both the depth of the historical ties, and modern day partnership between the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. “I look forward to this momentous day for the ship, crew, sponsor, and all our partners in government and industry who worked tirelessly to give the future USS Canberra the celebration it deserves.”Īustralian Chief of Navy, Vice Adm. Navy warship named for Australia’s capital city, and commissioning her in Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East surrounded by many of the Australian ships we have worked alongside for years,” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. “I can think of no better way to signify our enduring partnership with Australia than celebrating the newest U.S. Navy ship to bear the namesake of Canberra. Navy warship to be commissioned in an allied country. Navy’s first international commissioning ceremony at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia.Ĭanberra is the first U.S. Navy active fleet on July 22 with the U.S. The future USS Canberra (LCS 30) will join the U.S. ![]()
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