HMAS Kiama, named for the coastal town of Kiama, New South Wales, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned solely by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).[1] After World War II, the corvette was one of four sold to the Royal New Zealand NavyContinue reading “HMAS/HMNZS Kiama, named for the coastal town of Kiama, New South Wales”
Category Archives: Bathurst Class
HMNZS Inverell M233
HMAS/HMNZS Stawell (J348 -M348)
HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Starwell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “HMAS/HMNZS Stawell (J348 -M348)”
HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)
HMNZS/HMAS EchucaHMAS Echuca (J252/M252), named for the town of Echuca, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) RNZN serviceOn 5 March 1952, Echuca and three other Bathurst-class corvettes (HMA Ships Inverell, Kiama, and Stawell) were transferredContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)”
HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)
HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Stawell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)”
