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 ascending
HMAS Lancelin 734 23 October 1944
Coal Hulk Hankow
RAFA Bishopdale
HMAS Sea Bird 521 1 April 1944
HMAS Bundarra 621 2 January 1943
HMAS Seafarer 732 27 October 1943
Hospital Ship Grantala
HMAS Nusa
HMVS Gordon
HMAS Winnilya 728 3 July 1941
HMAS Spinaway 729 26 August 1941
HMAS Countess of Hopetoun (HMVS) 25 July 1891
HMAS Vampire (I) D68 11 October 1933
HMAS Oenone 504 8 March 1944
HMAS Steady Hour 12 26 August 1941
HMAS Lonsdale (HMVS)
HMAS Nepean (HMVS)
HMAS Zanana 537 11 January 1943
HMAS Hermione 774 5 March 1943
HMAS Birchgrove Park BP 22 August 1941
HMAS Victoria (HMVS)
HMAS Pedoro 561 19 August 1942
HMAS Marina 718 23 September 1942
HMAS Nereus 19 30 December 1941
HMAS Peter Pan 720 10 August 1942
VSIS Merkur
Aase Maersk Not Commissioned
HMAS Iolanthe 569 22 January 1943

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