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HMAS Moresby

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Two ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Moresby, for Captain (later Admiral) John Moresby:

  • HMAS Moresby (1918), a 24-class sloop serving with the Royal Navy from 1918 to 1925 as HMS Silvio, and with the RAN from 1925 to 1946
  • HMAS Moresby (1963), a unique survey vessel serving from 1963 until 1998, before entering civilian service

    • Battle honours

    Ships named HMAS Moresby are entitled to carry two battle honours:

  • Pacific 1942–43
  • New Guinea 1943–44

    • References

    HMAS Moresby Wikipedia
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