Verwayen, Bernard.

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Active 1964
Active 1990

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In February 1964 the H.M.A.S. Voyager was sunk by a collision with its flagship H.M.A.S. Melbourne. Some persons were killed and many injured. Lengthy legal proceedings arose from this event. In 1990 the case of "Verwayen V Cth" was heard in the High Court. Mr Verwayen won by a bare majority..

From the description of Papers relating to case arising from collision between H.M.A.S. Voyager and H.M.A.S. Melbourne, 1964-1990 [manuscript]. 1984-1990. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 505782931

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