Flagship - Mike Carlton

Recorded Thursday 6 April 2017 During the Second World War, heavy cruiser HMAS Australia (II) protected our nation's borders, trawled the Atlantic for German battleships and served alongside US forces in the Pacific where she survived both the Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She withstood mutiny, the first on an Australian war ship and multiple kamikaze attacks. Join journalist and author Mike Carlton as he delves into the intriguing history of the last ship to bear Australia's name. For more information on upcoming talks and events, visit the Shrine website.