Starboard view of HMAS Stuart, off Sydney, Australia, 2 Jan 1938; note black band around her forefunnel, indicating her as flotilla leader
Starboard view of HMAS Stuart, off Sydney, Australia, 2 Jan 1938; note black band around her forefunnel, indicating her as flotilla leader


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