HMAS Kurumba

HMAS "Kurumba" was a oil tanker operated by the Royal Australian Navy from 1919 to 1946.

"Kurumba" was built for the RAN in Britain and was completed on 7 December 1916. She served as part of the Royal Navy's Royal Fleet Auxiliary until 11 March 1919 when she was transferred to the Royal Australian Fleet Auxiliary and arrived in Australia in July. "Kurumba" operated in Australian waters and South-East Asia until being paid off to reserve on 4 June 1928.

"Kurumba" was reactivated on 4 September 1939 and served in Australian waters and the South West Pacific Area during World War II. Following the war she was taken out of service in July 1946 and was sold to a commercial operator in January 1948.

References

* Seapower Centre - Australia [http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Kurumba HMAS Kurumba ship history]