Image of the Day: HMAS Darwin Departs Fremantle

Special Sea Dutymen line the forecastle of HMAS Darwin as the ship departs Fremantle, Western Australia.

Darwin’s sailors and equipment are put through their paces, to ensure optimum working efficiency leading up to the deployment.
The image was taken during HMAS Darwin’s sail to the Operation Slipper.

HMAS DARWIN SPECIFICATIONS
Length	138 m
Beam	14.3 m
Draught	7.5 m
Displacement	4200 tons
Speed	Over 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement	184 + aircrew
Range	4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Status	In active service

Naval Today Staff, February 10, 2014;
Image: Royal Australian Navy, ABIS Sarah Williams