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The USS Peary was an American land and sea vessel, anchored in the Darwin Harbour on the day Japan attacked. It saw the single greatest loss of life of any part of Darwin that day, with around 90 US sailors killed. Hear from one survivor, Captain Mel Duke, about this terrifying moment, and, learn about how the alliance between Australia and America has grown since WWII.

Subtitle
The USS Peary was an American land and sea vessel, anchored in the Darwin Harbour on the day Japan attacked. It saw the single greatest loss of life of any part of Darwin that day, with around 90 US sailors killed. Hear from one survivor, Captain Mel Duke
Duration
00:00
Publishing date
2012-02-17 04:44
Link
http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/17/3433541.htm
Contributors
  ABC Local
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Enclosures
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/darwin/201202/r892378_8975794.mp3
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