Australian Navy Corvettes Assoc - Williamstown, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: themd
S 37° 51.727 E 144° 54.279
55H E 315680 N 5807413
This memorial commemorates the gallant sailors who died during service in Bathurst Class Corvettes and all those who served on these ships between 1940 - 1958.
Waymark Code: WMCE6C
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 08/28/2011
Views: 13
This memorial sits in the waterside setting of Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown.
The memorial sits in front of HMAS Castlemaine a British Class Corvette launched in 1941 and one of only 2 that remain today.
A total of 56 were built and are all listed on the monument.
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours: 24 hours in a public park.
Entrance fees (if any): No
Date dedicated: 10/01/1986
Sponsor(s): Royal Australian Navy
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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