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1969 Postscript To Voyager by H. Huckling Australian Maritime History Book 1st

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1969 Postscript To Voyager by H. Huckling Australian Maritime History Book 1st

Postscript To Voyager
By Vice Admiral Harold Huckling
Published by A.H. & A.W. Reed: Melbourne 1969 1st Edition

" Postscript to Voyager (1969) continues Vice Admiral Harold Hickling's investigation into one of the most controversial tragedies in Australian naval history—the 1964 collision between HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager. Written as a sequel to his earlier work One Minute of Time, this volume revisits the disaster with fresh urgency in light of the second Royal Commission, which was established largely because of the impact of Hickling's first book. He offers a concise recapitulation of the night's events before examining the political tensions, procedural inconsistencies, and conflicting testimonies that shaped both the Inquiry and its aftermath. Hickling's narrative—clear, disciplined, and informed by decades of naval command experience—presents a forceful argument for the eventual vindication of Melbourne's captain and officers.

Beyond recounting the enquiries, Hickling explores the human and institutional dimensions of the tragedy, highlighting the persistence of individuals such as Jess MP and Cabban in seeking justice against official resistance. The text is strengthened by navigational diagrams, technical explanations, and a level of operational insight available only to a senior naval officer. As a 1969 first edition from Reed, this remains a significant primary source for understanding the Melbourne-Voyager collision, the politics of naval accountability, and the internal workings of Cold War-era Commonwealth navies. This book will appeal to collectors of Australian naval history, maritime researchers, and readers interested in military investigations and governmental enquiry processes."

Light wear to dust jacket. Pages very clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 14.5cm x 2cm - 192 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Maritime
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dust jacket. Pages very clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Vice Admiral Harold Huckling
Publisher: A.H. & A.W. Reed: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1969
Sub-subject: Australian Maritime