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21-February-2014
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The cross commemorates Midshipman Franklin James Morgan who died in the sinking of the H.M.A.S. Voyager in February 1964.
During the night of 10 February 1964, Voyager and the aircraft carrier H.M.A.S. Melbourne collided off Jervis Bay when the destroyer passed in front of the carrier during post-refit sea trials. Voyager was cut in two by the collision, sinking with the loss of 82 of the 314 people aboard. This was the largest loss of Australian military personnel in peacetime, and the subsequent investigations resulted in the holding of two Royal Commissions —the only time in Australian history this has occurred.
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During the night of 10 February 1964, Voyager and the aircraft carrier H.M.A.S. Melbourne collided off Jervis Bay when the destroyer passed in front of the carrier during post-refit sea trials. Voyager was cut in two by the collision, sinking with the loss of 82 of the 314 people aboard. This was the largest loss of Australian military personnel in peacetime, and the subsequent investigations resulted in the holding of two Royal Commissions —the only time in Australian history this has occurred.
Location
| Address: | 373 Ann Street, St John`s Cathedral, Brisbane, 4000 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.463707 Long: 153.029816 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Cross |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 10-February-1964 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 10-February-1964 |
| Artist: | Nickolaus Seffrin |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 17th July, 1966 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis cross was dedicated on July 17th 1966
In memory of Midshipman Franklin James Morgan R.A.N. who gave his life for his country on peace time service in the sinking of H.M.A.S. Voyager on 10th. February 1964.
Sculptor. Nickolaus Seffrin.
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