The combat troops and base personnel were embarked on the transport "Cape Alexander" which was escorted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) destroyer HMAS "Vendetta", frigate "Barcoo" and sloop "Swan".
The combat troops and base personnel embarked on the transport "Cape Alexander" at Lae on 2 November. The transport sailed that afternoon under the escort of the destroyer HMAS "Vendetta", frigate "Barcoo" and sloop "Swan".