HMAS Whyalla

#336 among destinations in Australia

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HMAS Whyalla, named for the city of Whyalla was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built on Admiralty order but manned by personnel of and later commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy. The ship was sold to the Victorian Public Works Department at the end of the war, who renamed her Rip and used her as a maintenance ship. In 1984, she was purchased by Whyalla City Council, who put her on display as a landlocked museum ship in 1987. ()

Coordinates: 33°1'9"S, 137°34'30"E

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South AustraliaAustralia

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HMAS Whyalla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whyalla.

1.1 miS
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Whyalla
29 min walk • One of the main attractions in Whyalla is the Whyalla Maritime Museum, which offers visitors a glimpse into the city's maritime history and the significance of the sea in shaping the local community. The museum features a collection of historic boats and maritime...