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First Cut: Maritime expert discusses 'White Fleet'

Source: ABC News
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 6:03 AEST
Expires: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:03 AEST

Paul Hundley from the Australian Maritime Museum talks about America's 'Great White Fleet', which sailed into Sydney Harbour 100 years ago today.

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