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HMAS CASTLEMAINE at Gem Pier, Williamstown in 2010

Royal Australian Navy Vessels

The Royal Australian Navy has a had a diverse variety of craft since the fleet was established in Australian waters in 1913. A small number of de-commissioned RAN vessels remain extant. Some remain in their operational condition, however a number have been adapted to new roles. Others were vessels that were requisitioned and undertook war service, and have reverted to their original role, or undergone a further evolution in their history.

Vessel highlights
HURRICA V undergoing sailing trials in November 2008
WM Ford Boatbuilders
1924
HMAS Vampire
Cockatoo Island Dockyard
1956
RIAWE in the early morning mist in 2009
EA Jack
1912
HMAS DIAMANTINA undergoing sea trials before being commissioned on the 27th of April 1945.
Royal Navy
1944