RIP
ex HMAS WHYALLA

Australian

IDNo: 6114512
Year: 1942
Name: WHYALLA
Type: Minesweeper
Flag: AUS
Keel: 24.7.40
Launch Date: 12.5.41
Date of completion: 8.1.42
Owner: Australian Navy
Builder: Broken Hill Pty Co., Whyalla.
Link: 1661
Yard No: 8
V1942/8 #154
GRT: 650
DWT: 825
LOA: 56.7
LPP: 49.4
Beam: 9.5
2T-15 knots.

Laid down as GLENELG for Australian Navy

1947 sold to Victoria State Govt., AUS Melbourne, r/n RIP

1949 converted to lighthouse tender 657 grt.

1984 exhibit ashore at Whyalla Maritime Museum.

Details: Miramar

Photo Credits: State Library of Victoria Australia

Cheers and GB

Gordy