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  2. HMAS TARANGAU:

    HMAS Tarangau, headquarters of the Papua-New Guinea Division of the Royal Australian Navy celebrated its 21st anniversary on April 1. The base at Manus Island was commissioned HMAS Tarangau on April 1, 1950. Today, it has two major functions. These are: ...

    Article : 181 words
  3. Patrol Boats named after PNG towns

    The squadron boats built in Australia are all named after PNG towns. Senior ship of the squadron is Altape. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 241 words
  4. The Island's role in WW II

    Manus Island played a key part in the success of the allied Pacific campaign during World War II. It was largely undeveloped at the outbreak of the war, ...

    Article : 456 words
  5. RAN CONTROLS BASE

    After World War II, the Royal Australian Navy contracted Its many New Guinea interests to a single advanced Naval base at Dreger Harbour, near Finschafen. This became the base for naval patrols, ammunition disposal and fuelling. ...

    Article : 293 words
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