![]() ![]() “The connection between our navies, forged in battle during the Second World War, is reflected in the name USS Canberra.” “Today marks a proud moment which our Royal Australian Navy is privileged to share alongside our allies and friends in the United States Navy,” said Australian Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. “American Roo” aboard USS Canberra, during her commissioning ceremony in Sydney. The ship’s sponsor is Australian Senator, the Honourable Marise Payne, the former Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs who attended the ship’s keel laying ceremony at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, in 2020. “I am confident that wherever USS Canberra is sailing, and whatever challenges her crew may face, they are ready, as reinforced by this warship’s motto - ‘Can Do!'” “This truly is a special occasion for our fleet and our nation to be here with you in Australia, one of our closest allies, to celebrate the commissioning of our Navy’s newest warship that is destined to serve throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” said Del Toro. Larry Ryder, Vice President of Business Development and External Affairs, Austal USA attended the event. Mark Hammond, Royal Australian Chief of Navy and Mr. Secretary of the Navy, his Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, AD, DSC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia the Honourable Richard Marles, MP, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia the Honorable Caroline Kennedy, U.S. and Australia wished the crew of Canberra fair winds and following seas as they brought the ship to life and began its commissioned service. During the ceremony, leaders and distinguished guests from the U.S. ![]()
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