32nd Small Ship Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers
The 32nd Small Ship Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers was an amphibious unit of the Royal Australian Engineers. They were formed in 1959 to operate the four LSM-1 class Landing Ship Medium purchased from the United States Navy. The ships were sold in 1971 and the unit was disbanded.
32nd Small Ship Squadron | |
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Active | 1959–1971 |
Country | |
Branch | Army |
Type | Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) |
Ships of the 32nd Small Ship Squadron
- Harry Chauvel (AV 1353)
- Brudenell White (AV 1354)
- Vernon Sturdee (AV 1355)
- Clive Steele (AV 1356)
- John Monash (AS 3051)
- Mollymawk (AT 2383)
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References
- Gillett, Ross. "Australia's Medium Landing Ships. The Galloping Green Ghosts". Australian Warship Review (9/2001).
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