Construction Image Gallery
HMAS Canberra Under Construction Todd Ship Yards 1979
HMAS Canberra was laid down on the 01 March 1978, construction took place from 1978 until 1981. The ship was built at Todd Shipyards in Seattle Washington USA.
Launching of HMAS Canberra -1978
HMAS Canberra was launched on the 01 December 1979 at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle Washington USA, Lady Marjorie Tange was the HMAS Canberra’s Launching Lady and the wife of the then Secretary of the Australian Department of Defence, Sir Arthur Tange. ... More
The Construction of the Ship 1978-1981
HMAS Canberra was laid down on the 01 March 1978, construction took place from 1978 until 1981. The ship was built at Todd Shipyards in Seattle Washington USA...More
Ship Builders - Trials 1980
HMAS Canberra underwent extensive Building trails with the Todd Pacific Shipyards and the USN in December 1980 in Seattle, Washington USA, this was conducted prior to conducting Acceptance Trails of HMAS Canberra... More
Ship Acceptance - Trials 1981
HMAS Canberra underwent extensive acceptance trails with the Royal Australian Navy in February 1981 in Seattle, Washington USA prior to Commissioining...More
Refit 2003
HMAS Canberra underwent a Refit in 2003 at Fleet Base West at Garden Island in Western Australia...More