Andrew Campbell

About The Author

Andrew Campbell served with the Royal Australian Naval Reserve for over 40 years, including work in Mine Warfare Group 54 — the same group from which the HMAS Goorangai's ship's company was drawn. A technical naval specialist, he has worked in defence procurement and explosive ordnance for the Department of Defence.
His published articles on naval history have appeared in Navy News, Australian Warship, The Australian Reservist, and The Australian Naval Institute. He is the recipient of the Orchard Prize and a commendation from the Captain of HMAS Cerberus for his research into Goorangai’s unidentified sailor.

Books by Andrew Campbell

A Hidden Tragedy

The Sinking of HMAS Goorangai

The untold story of Australia’s first Royal Australian Navy wartime loss — revealed in full for the first time.

While the thunder of overseas battles often dominates the narrative of Australians in World War Two, a forgotten tragedy unfolded in the quiet waters of Port Phillip Bay...

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