Difference between revisions of "HMAS Murchison"
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| shipID = K442 | | shipID = K442 | ||
| shipfate = scrapped September 1962 in Japan | | shipfate = scrapped September 1962 in Japan | ||
| − | | shiptype = Modified | + | | shiptype = Modified Bay Class Frigate |
| shiptonnage = 1,537 tons | | shiptonnage = 1,537 tons | ||
| shiplength = 301 feet 7 inches (91.91m) | | shiplength = 301 feet 7 inches (91.91m) | ||
| shipbeam = 36 feet 6 inches (11.13m) | | shipbeam = 36 feet 6 inches (11.13m) | ||
| shipdepth = 12 feet (3.66m) | | shipdepth = 12 feet (3.66m) | ||
| − | | shippropulsion = twin shaft triple expansion | + | | shippropulsion = twin shaft triple expansion 5,500 HP |
| shipspeed = 19.5 knots | | shipspeed = 19.5 knots | ||
| shipcapacity = 175 crew | | shipcapacity = 175 crew | ||
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| + | ==Remarks== | ||
| + | Built to the Royal navy's Bay Class Frigate design. Following her commissioning ''HMAS Murchison'' proceeded to Morotai then Ternate and Celebes with the War Graves Commission. In Jan 1946 she proceeded to Japan as part of the occupying forces before returning to Australian in May 1946. From then until she was sent ot Japan for service in the Korean War, ''HMAS Murchison'' was used as a training ship. | ||
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| + | She entered the Korean conflict with patrol duties in May 1951 She later participated in patrols that included bombardment tasks. She was also to play a key part | ||
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==Battle Honours== | ==Battle Honours== | ||
| + | * Korea 1950-53 | ||
| − | == | + | ==Crew members== |
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
Revision as of 01:35, 24 October 2019
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| History | |
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| Name | HMAS Murchison |
| Owner | Royal Australian Navy |
| Builder | Evens Deakin & Co, Brisbane |
| Launched | 31 Oct 1944 |
| Completed | 16 Dec 1945 |
| In service | 17 Dec 1945 |
| Out of service | 31 Jan 1956 |
| Fate | scrapped September 1962 in Japan |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Modified Bay Class Frigate |
| Tonnage | 1,537 tons |
| Length | 301 feet 7 inches (91.91m) |
| Beam | 36 feet 6 inches (11.13m) |
| Depth | 12 feet (3.66m) |
| Propulsion | twin shaft triple expansion 5,500 HP |
| Speed | 19.5 knots |
| Capacity | 175 crew |
Remarks
Built to the Royal navy's Bay Class Frigate design. Following her commissioning HMAS Murchison proceeded to Morotai then Ternate and Celebes with the War Graves Commission. In Jan 1946 she proceeded to Japan as part of the occupying forces before returning to Australian in May 1946. From then until she was sent ot Japan for service in the Korean War, HMAS Murchison was used as a training ship.
She entered the Korean conflict with patrol duties in May 1951 She later participated in patrols that included bombardment tasks. She was also to play a key part
Battle Honours
- Korea 1950-53