Leeuwin-class survey vessel
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The Leeuwin class is a two-ship class of hydrographic survey vessels operated by the Royal Australian Navy. Leeuwin and Melville were ordered from NQEA in 1996, and were commissioned in 2000. The ship
HMAS Leeuwin in 2013
Stern view of HMAS Melville, showing the ship's helicopter deck
Royal Australian Navy
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The Royal Australian Navy is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. The professional head of the RAN is Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. The Chief of Navy is also jointly responsibl
RAN Wessex helicopter in 1962
A female RAN sailor in 2016. Women serve in the RAN in combat roles and at sea.
Royal Australian Navy sailors from HMAS Sydney during Operation Northern Trident 2009
HMAS Canberra, Canberra class