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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

HMAS Wewak decommissioned

HMAS Wewak (L130) |Navy personnel and dignitaries have farewelled Balikpapan Class Landing Craft Heavy (LCH), HMAS Wewak, which has been decommissioned after almost 40 years of service.

HMAS Wewak’s Commanding Officer Lieutenant Luke Weston and the ship's company farewelled their ship in a traditional Navy decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Cairns Naval Base, North Queensland.

"HMAS Wewak has served for almost 40 years, conducting countless operational deployments and making a vital contribution to Navy's delivery of secure Australian waters,” Lieutenant Weston said.

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