HMAS Elwing

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History
Australia
NameElwing
OwnerRockhampton Harbour Board
History
Australia
NameElwing
Commissioned16 June 1942
General characteristics
TypeTug boat
Tonnage47 gross tons

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

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.

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.