In the pre-dawn of June 3, 1969, a collision occurred between the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne and the American destroyer USS Frank K. Evans. Captain J. P. Stevenson, who was commanding the HMAS Melbourne was subsequently court-martialled by the Australian Naval Board and was Honourably Acquitted. This is an account of the collision and its aftermath with additional information that has come to light. pp. 263 illusts First Edition SCARCE #0219 /0321 (Light shelf wear to edges) With photocopy of Minister for Defence (2012) Stephen Smith, apologising to son of Captain John Stevenson regarding unfair treatment.
In the Wake: the True Story of the Melbourne-Evans Collision, Conspiracy and Cover-up
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Additional Information
| Author | Jo Stevenson |
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| Publisher | Hale & Iremonger, Sydney |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Book Condition | VG+ (Very Good plus) |
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| Binding Type | Softcover |
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