HMAS Murchison (K442)

HMAS "Murchison" (K442/F442) was a "Modified River" or "Bay" class frigate built in Australia during World War II and serving in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Construction

"Murchison" was laid down by Evans Deakin and Company Limited in Brisbane.cite web |url=http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Murchinson |title=HMAS Murchinson |accessdate=2008-09-15 |publisher=Sea Power Centre Australia] She was launched on 31 October 1944 and commissioned on 17 December 1945.

"Murchison" was one of four "Bay" class frigates laid down in Australia during World War II. She named for the Murchison River in Western Australia.

Operational history

"Murchison" began her career by visiting Morotai, Ternate, and the Celebes for surveillance duties and War Graves Commission tasks, before sailing to Japan and joining the occupation force. The frigate returned to Australia in May 1946.

"Murchison" served in the Korean War.

Fate

"Murchison" paid off on 31 January 1956. She was sold for scrap on 21 September 1961.

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