HMVS Cerberus by blinkings

Photography • Military • posted on May 19, 2010

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Launched in 1868, she was a turreted warship and the most powerful unit in the Victorian Navy. She patrolled the waters of Port Philip Bay for many years. In 1901, after the federation of the Australian colonies, she was incorporated into the Commonwealth naval forces, which became the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1911. She was sunk as a breakwater in 1926 in Port Phillip Bay Melbourne Australia and proudly serves in this role to this day. Please zoom.

Comments (18)

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Kyms_Cave

4:04AM | Wed, 19 May 2010

Stunning photo..what a beautiful place to end her days...

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micturn

4:15AM | Wed, 19 May 2010

Fantastic work

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jmb007

5:05AM | Wed, 19 May 2010

superbe photo!!

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flora-crassella

6:56AM | Wed, 19 May 2010

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

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flavia49

7:28AM | Wed, 19 May 2010

outstanding picture!!

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debbielove

8:21AM | Wed, 19 May 2010

Its a stunning photograph, mate!! Really.. Great history. But, Oh my goodness, what a waste.. Such history.. No more than our Government and Navy at saving things though... Good one... Rob

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