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 wordsThe squadron boats built in Australia are all named after PNG towns. Senior ship of the squadron is Altape. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 241 wordsManus 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 wordsAfter 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. ...
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Royal Australian Navy News (National : 1958 - 2023), Fri 16 Apr 1971, Page 1
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