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The plaque commemorates Peter Stocker who was killed on H.M.A.S. Voyager in 1964.
During the night of 10 February 1964, H.M.A.S. Voyager and the aircraft carrier H.M.A.S. Melbourne collided off Jervis Bay, when the destroyer passed in front of the carrier during post-refit sea trials. H.M.A.S. was cut in two by the collision, sinking with the loss of 82 of the 314 people aboard.
Location
| Address: | Third Street, RSL Building, Cowell, 5602 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.684628 Long: 136.925733 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 10-February-1964 |
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| Actual Event End Date: | 10-February-1964 |
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| Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
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Front Inscription
In memory of Peter Graham Stocker
R 57809 A/B (QM Gnr) R. A. N.
Who, at the age of 20 years lost his life whilst on service with H.M.A.S. Voyager as a result of a collission with H.M.A.S. Melbourne off the N.S.W. coast
10th February, 1964
Lest We Forget
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: RVWM, MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
