Ship Histories

Select from the list below to view ship data and historical facts of past RAN vessels.

We apologise if a ship you are particularly interested in is not on this list. Our Naval History Section continues to work on updating this list, however researching each individual ship history is an involved process that entails reviewing monthly Reports of Proceedings and official logs for each year of a ship's commission. Often this material can span a period of greater than 20 years and it takes considerable time to review it and author an accurate history suitable for publication. Your patience in this matter is appreciated.

Name Pennant Commissioned Decommissioned/Lostsort descending
HMAS Launceston (II) P207 1 March 1982 8 September 2006
HMAS Canberra (I) D33 9 July 1928 9 August 1942
HMAS Air Guide ASR913, Y260 20 October 1944 9 August 1946
HMAS Upolu 18 August 1914 9 December 1914
HMAS Darwin FFG 04 21 July 1984 9 December 2017
HMAS Viking 716 8 July 1942 9 January 1945
HMAS Vlaming 719 10 July 1942 9 January 1945
HMAS Stalwart (II) D215 9 February 1968 9 March 1990
HMAS Topsy A 539 18 January 1943 9 May 1944
HMAS Sea Mist 10 21 July 1941 9 November 1945
HMAS Vendetta (II) D08 26 November 1958 9 October 1979
HMAS Bendigo (II) P211 28 May 1983 9 September 2006
HMAS Cerberus (HMVS) April 1871 April 1921
HMAS Broome (I) J191 29 July 1942 April 1946
HMAS Maryborough (I) J195 12 June 1941 December 1945
HMAS Wyatt Earp 17 November 1947 January 1959
HMAS Lady Madge 625 30 January 1943 July 1944
HMAS Protector (I) (HMCS) 19 June 1884 June 1924
HMAS Air Foam ASR912 20 September 1944 June 1944
Avernus (NSW Colony) November 1902
Acheron (NSW Colony) November 1902
HMAS Moruya 4 October 1941 November 1944
HMAS Norman (I) G49 15 September 1941 October 1945

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