HMAS Canberra

HMAS Canberra

Three ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS "Canberra" after Canberra, the capital city of Australia.

*The first "Canberra" was a County-class cruiser launched in 1927 and sunk after the battle of Savo Island in 1942.
*The second "Canberra" is an "Adelaide" class guided missile frigate launched in 1978.
*The third "Canberra" will be the first of two "Canberra" class large amphibious ships due to enter service in 2012.


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