HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154)

HMAS "Parramatta" (FFH 154) is an Anzac class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Construction

"Parramatta" was laid down by Tenix Defence Systems at Williamstown, Victoria on 5 June 1999. The vessel was launched by Mrs Green, daughter of the executive officer of the second "Parramatta", Lieutenant George Langford, on 17 June 2000 and commissioned into the RAN on 4 October 2003.

Operational history

In 2005, HMAS "Parramatta" was sent for 6 months service in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Catalyst, returning her 187 crew to Sydney on 13 April 2006. During this duty period, her crew carried out 186 vessel boardings and security patrols. She was also involved in training other vessels in the Iraq Coalition. [cite news |title=Hey, little fella - I'm your daddy |publisher=Sydney Morning Herald |date=14 April 2006 |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/hey-im-your-daddy/2006/04/13/1144521466285.html |accessdate=2006-04-14] "Parramatta" was awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation in 2007 for her efforts and conduct during this deployment. [cite web|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1134432&search_type=advanced&showInd=true|title=It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours ]

References

* [http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Parramatta RAN webpage for HMAS Parramatta]