160817-N-SX983-111 SUNDA STRAIT (Aug. 17, 2016) Royal Australian Navy Commodore Andrew Robertson, from Perth, Western Australia, salutes in front of a formation of Australian and New Zealand service members as hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) passes the wreckage of modified Leander-class light cruiser HMAS Perth (D29) and Northampton-class cruiser USS Houston (CA 30). Both ships sank March 1, 1942, during the World War II Battle of Sunda Strait. Mercy is sailing to the final mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2016 in Padang, Indonesia. Upon arrival, partner nations will work side-by-side wi
160817-N-SX983-111 SUNDA STRAIT (Aug. 17, 2016) Royal Australian Navy Commodore Andrew Robertson, from Perth, Western Australia, salutes in front of a formation of Australian and New Zealand service members as hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) passes the wreckage of modified Leander-class light cruiser HMAS Perth (D29) and Northampton-class cruiser USS Houston (CA 30). Both ships sank March 1, 1942, during the World War II Battle of Sunda Strait. Mercy is sailing to the final mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2016 in Padang, Indonesia. Upon arrival, partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events, subject matter expert exchanges and a SAR exercise to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)
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