One Minute Of Time: The "Melbourne-Voyager" Collision
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of naval history and military analysis, One Minute of Time: The Melbourne-Voyager Collision chronicles one of the most devastating peacetime disasters in the history of the Royal Australian Navy — the 1964 collision between the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne and the destroyer HMAS Voyager, which claimed the lives of 82 sailors. Vice Admiral Harold Hickling brings both professional authority and meticulous research to bear as he reconstructs the fateful sequence of events that unfolded in a single catastrophic minute, examining the decisions, miscommunications, and circumstances that led to the tragedy. Written with the measured, authoritative tone of a seasoned naval officer, the account presents not only a detailed reconstruction of the incident itself but also a rigorous assessment of the subsequent Royal Commission and the controversies that surrounded it. Hickling argues with clarity and conviction on matters of naval procedure, command responsibility, and institutional accountability, making this an indispensable record for anyone with an interest in maritime history or military justice.
Author: Vice Admiral Harold Hickling
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of naval history and military analysis, One Minute of Time: The Melbourne-Voyager Collision chronicles one of the most devastating peacetime disasters in the history of the Royal Australian Navy — the 1964 collision between the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne and the destroyer HMAS Voyager, which claimed the lives of 82 sailors. Vice Admiral Harold Hickling brings both professional authority and meticulous research to bear as he reconstructs the fateful sequence of events that unfolded in a single catastrophic minute, examining the decisions, miscommunications, and circumstances that led to the tragedy. Written with the measured, authoritative tone of a seasoned naval officer, the account presents not only a detailed reconstruction of the incident itself but also a rigorous assessment of the subsequent Royal Commission and the controversies that surrounded it. Hickling argues with clarity and conviction on matters of naval procedure, command responsibility, and institutional accountability, making this an indispensable record for anyone with an interest in maritime history or military justice.