HMAS Larrakia [Image 55 of 66]

AT SEA

02.28.2015

Photo by Christopher Perez 

U.S. Navy           

150301-N-IS885-008
SUNDA STRAIT (Mar. 1, 2015) - Sailors aboard the Australian Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Larrakia (ACPB 84) conduct a wreath laying ceremony held in commemoration of the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait. Representatives from Australia, the U.S. and Indonesia visited the graves of HMAS Perth (D 29) and USS Houston (CA 30) which were sunk fighting Japanese naval forces March 1, 1942. More than 1,000 Australian and U.S. Sailors gave their lives during the battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Perez) (RELEASED)

• Date Taken: 02.28.2015
• Date Posted: 03.04.2015 12:27
• Photo ID: 1796248
• VIRIN: 150301-N-IS885-008
• Resolution: 2274x1625
• Size: 1.12 MB
• Location: AT SEA