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). After World War II, the corvette was one of four sold to the Royal New Zealand NavyContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Kiama (M353)”
Category Archives: Bathurst Class
HMNZS/HMAS Inverell (J233 or M233)
HMAS Inverell, named for the town of Inverell, 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 transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), where she served from 1952 to 1976. Design and construction [edit] Main article: Bathurst-classContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Inverell (J233 or M233)”
HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)
HMNZS/HMAS Echuca, 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 transferred to theContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)”
Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Kiama (M353)
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 Navy (RNZN). She served as HMNZS Kiama from 1952 until 1976, when theContinue reading “Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Kiama (M353)”
Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (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 “Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348) –”
