A collision between Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21) and destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) while taking part in SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) exercise in the South China Sea. HMAS Melbourne (R-21) rests on water. Two utility boats pull away from HMAS Melbourne. Forward section of HMAS Melbourne showing damage to the bow caused in the collision. Crewmen on the weather deck of a ship look towards HMAS Melbourne. A crewman up in a crane on a board ship. A crane hook swings in the air over a utility boat in skids on deck and is attached to slings. Five crewmen in the boat. Part of carrier superstructure seen in the background. A man signals on the deck of the ship. The boat is lowered in water. Australian utility boat approaches with survivors from USS Frank E. Evans aboard. Personnel on the sponsor deck of the ship watch. The boat approaches the ship's gangway. Men disembark from the boat onto the gangway and move up. The utility boat approaches the gangway of the ship. Men walk up the gangway. A U.S. Navy boat underway.
A collision between Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21) and destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) while taking part in SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) exercise in the South China Sea. Australian personnel on the sponsor deck of HMAS Melbourne. HMAS Melbourne shows a scratch along its side. A deep gash in the bow of the ship due to collision. Additional damage to overhang along port bow area. Australian personnel seen through the deep gash. A diver jumps into water with scuba tanks on his back. Divers in a small boat alongside HMAS Melbourne. The divers being helped aboard the small boat. A view around bow shows extensive damage.
A collision between Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21) and destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) while taking part in SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) exercise in the South China Sea. A motor whale boat underway and pulls up to the gangway of a ship. Survivors of USS Frank E. Evans DD-754 move up the gangway. The motor boat leaves. HMAS Melbourne (R-21) rests on water. A boat goes towards HMAS Melbourne (R-21). HMAS Melbourne (R-21) in the background. Crewmen on the deck edge elevator and sponsor deck look down over a life line.
A collision between Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21) and destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) while taking part in SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) exercise in the South China Sea. SEATO ships grouped out on calm waters. The flight deck of HMAS Melbourne in the foreground. Floating half of USS Frank E. Evans after collision. Small boats around section of USS Frank E. Evans. Portside of USS Everett F Larson (DD-830). Another ship in the background. USS James E. Kyes (DD-787) behind Larson. Australian personnel over the deck of HMAS Melbourne (R-21) look towards Evans. A helicopter on the flight deck. Personnel stand next to the helicopter and prepare to board it. Floating half of USS Frank E. Evans. U.S. Navy SH-3D Seaking helicopter in flight over water. A small craft and a destroyer in water.
A collision between Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21) and destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) while taking part in SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) exercise in the South China Sea. Australian personnel on the flight deck of HMAS Melbourne (R-21), some sunbathing and some looking through binoculars. Floating half of USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754). A destroyer beside USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754). Australian personnel on the deck of HMAS Melbourne talk and relax.
Handley Page Harrow (G-AFRL) aircraft taxis out. Handley Page Harrow and Short S.30 Empire in flight. Air-to-air refueling by Handley Page Harrow to Short S.30 Empire is achieved. Parachutist jumps from an aircraft. View of parachute in sky. Parachutist lands in middle of the city where he is met by few dignitaries.