HMAS Castlemaine (J244) – Foto e Video

Galleria fotografica di un HMAS Castlemaine (J244), HMAS Castlemaine (J244/M244/A248), named for the city of Castlemaine, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned solely by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Launched in 1941 and commissioned in 1942, Castlemaine operated during World War II in the waters of Australia, New Guinea, and Timor. She remained in service until 1945, when she was decommissioned into reserve and converted into an immobilised training ship. In 1973, Castlemaine was presented to the Maritime Trust of Australia for conversion of a museum ship. She is one of two surviving examples of the Bathurst class, the other being HMAS Whyalla.

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HMAS Castlemaine (J244) was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. She was launched in 1941 and commissioned in 1942. She served in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, escorting convoys, performing anti-submarine patrols, and supporting amphibious landings. She was involved in several actions against Japanese forces, including the Battle of the Bismarck Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Partecipò anche alla liberazione del Borneo e all'occupazione del Giappone. Fu dismessa nel 1945 e trasferita al Melbourne Harbour Trust come nave scuola. Nel 1973 è stata restaurata come nave museo ed è ora ormeggiata al Gem Pier di Williamstown, Victoria. È una delle uniche due corvette di classe Bathurst sopravvissute in Australia, insieme alla HMAS Whyalla.