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HMAS Hobart HMAS HobartHMAS Hobart was a modified Leander-class light cruiser which served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. Originally constructed for the Royal Navy as HMS Apollo, the ship entered service in 1936, and was sold to Australia two years later. During the war, Hobart was involved in the evacuation ofContinue reading “HMAS Hobart”

HMAS Hobart HMAS HobartHMAS Hobart was a modified Leander-class light cruiser which served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. Originally constructed for the Royal Navy as HMS Apollo, the ship entered service in 1936, and was sold to Australia two years later. During the war, Hobart was involved in the evacuation ofContinue reading “HMAS Hobart”

HMAS Stuart (F21/DE 48) HMAS Stuart was one of six River-class destroyer escorts built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The ship was laid down by the Cockatoo Docks and Engineering Company at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in 1959, and commissioned into the RAN in 1963. During the ship’s career, Stuart achieved a number of historical firsts:Continue reading “HMAS Stuart (F21/DE 48)”

HMAS Stuart (F21/DE 48) HMAS Stuart was one of six River-class destroyer escorts built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The ship was laid down by the Cockatoo Docks and Engineering Company at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in 1959, and commissioned into the RAN in 1963. During the ship’s career, Stuart achieved a number of historical firsts:Continue reading “HMAS Stuart (F21/DE 48)”

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