HMAS Elwing

HMAS Elwing (W129, FY42) was a tug boat operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II.[1]

History
Australia
Name: Elwing
Owner: Rockhampton Harbour Board
History
Australia
Name: Elwing
Commissioned: 16 June 1942
General characteristics
Type: Tug boat
Tonnage: 47 gross tons

Operational history

Built in Rockhampton, Queensland for the Rockhampton Harbour Board, she was requisitioned by the RAN on 16 June 1942.

Citations
  1. Wilson, p.74.
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References
  • Wilson, Michael; Australia. Navy Office. Naval Historical Records Section; Australia. Navy Office. Public Affairs (1994). Royal Australian Navy : Profile No. 4. Royal Australian Navy 21st century warships: naval auxiliaries 1911-1999 (including Defence Maritime Services). Topmill, Marrickville. ISBN 1876270721.

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