Avoca Beach
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Avoca Beach is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, about 95 kilometres (59 mi) north of Sydney. Avoca Beach is primarily a residential suburb, Avoca Beach is also a popular tourist destination. Avoca Beach is known for its surfing and state (regional) surf competitions. It is located within the Central Coast Council local government area.
The view of Avoca Beach and the rockpool
Avoca Beach in the 1950s
Avoca Headland Big surf
HMAS Adelaide (FFG 01)
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HMAS Adelaide was the lead ship of the Adelaide class of guided missile frigates built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), based on the United States Navy's Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates. She was built in the United States and commissioned into the RAN in 1980.
HMAS Adelaide docked at Port Adelaide for an open day in 2007
Adelaide's Mark 13 launcher, with a dummy Standard missile loaded
Adelaide underway in 1982
Adelaide tied up at White Bay in April 2010. The vessel has been prepared for scuttling: weapons and systems have been removed, masts have been cut short, and diver access holes have been prepared.