Australian and New Zealand Coastal forces Sub-Tree

Ogaly_Bogaly · June 16, 2025, 5:57am

Australian and New Zealand Coastal Forces Sub-Tree.

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Hello everyone! This tree wouldn’t have been made without the great help of @GTP_Paulie-psn, so send thanks their way if you must.

Why must Australia and New Zealand be included together?

Australia and New Zealand as geographically close island nations share a seagoing history, with both nations being founded by the British Empire, and as such their respective navies continue to share tradition founded by their shared imperial background and structure. Both nations navies branched off from the Royal Navy during the World War period, however they both operated designs from the United Kingdom, with their own unique modifications. They continue to collaborate to the modern day in the Naval sphere, operating the same class of Frigate, the ANZAC-class.

During the First World War the Australian and New Zealand armies formed the Australia & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), which has become memorialised in both countries, as a national holiday; ‘ANZAC Day’. This holiday memorialises all that have served in the two nations armed forces.

A single Papua New Guinea vessel is also included, due to the political links to Australia, and because the vessel was built in Australia and given to Papua New Guinea.

History of the RAN and RNZN

Australia first began its independent navy in 1901, with the combination of the multiple colonial navies into a single structure, named the Commonwealth Naval Forces (CNF), this was further pushed along by the Defence Act of 1903. Establishing a command structure for a partially Independent Royal Australian Navy. More specifically it established a force for local defence but that could be capable of forming a fleet unit within the Royal Navy, and within Admiralty control. In 1911 they were granted ‘Royal’ status by King George V, becoming the Royal Australian Navy.

New Zealand similarly had ideas for local defense, and by 1913 they had reached and agreement with the Admiralty, under the Naval defence act 1913. Such that a ‘New Zealand division’ within the Royal Navy itself was created. This remained so until the 1st of October 1941, where the Royal New Zealand Navy was formed in recognition that the force was mostly self-sufficient and independent by that time.

The Tree.

The tree is separated into three main lines, Corvettes & Minesweepers, Motor Launches, and Auxiliary, they have a BR span from 1.0-4.0 and include ranks 1-5. The BRs for each vessel have been arranged to the best of my ability, but they are mostly used to direct the flow of the tree. There are 42 Australian and New Zealand vessels in the tree and premium lines, as explained above. Not all vessels in this tree did carry the ‘HMAS’ or ‘HMNZS’ moniker, however they have been added for clarity with the vessels operator. For example the ‘HMAS Clive Steeele’ as it is in the tree, wasn’t a commissioned RAN vessel, and as such did not carry the ‘HMAS’, instead it carried ‘Australian Landing Ship’, as it was an army vessel.

This tree does include some classes which are already present in game, notably the Attack and Fremantle classes of patrol boat. These were implemented into the tree because they were an important part of Australian coastal patrol duties, and as such should be represented in a ANZAC coastal tree, where ever that may be.

However this tree does not include (1) vessel operated by the RNZN that could be added to this tree, as it is already present in game, this being the HMNZS Blackpool, present in game as the HMS Blackpool. This is as per Gaijin’s naval addition rule that a vessel can only be represented in game once, no matter if It is in a different tree or representing a different nation.

Why a sub-tree?

As it stands, both ANZAC Nations did not operate some of the most important types of vehicles in other trees at all, most notably there are no torpedo craft whatsoever. This leaves us with lots of gaps where such a vehicle would be useful.

The Vehicles

Rank 1

HMNZS Taupo II 1975

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Taupo
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Lake class
Year of commission: 1975
Refit: 1975
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Dimensions:

Length: 107.8ft(32.9m) o/a
Beam: 20ft (6.1m)
Draught: 11.1ft (3.4m)
Displacement: 134t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x 2-shaft Paxman diesels at 3000bhp each
Speed: 25kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: twenty one
Primary armament: 2x1 .50 M2
Secondary armament: - 81mm Mortar
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - Limited Nav Radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

HMNZS Taupo (1975) - Wikipedia
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/taupo-inshore-patrol-vessel/
https://gg.govt.nz/publications/naming-hmnzs-taupo
About: HMNZS Taupo (1975)
HMNZS Taupo (P3570) was a Lake-class patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Taupo was commissioned in 1975 and decommissioned in 1991, serving for 16 years. – John's Navy and other Maritime or Military News

BR: 1.3

HMAS Air Faith 1945

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Air Faith
Country: Australia
Type: Motor rescue launch
Class name: 63’ Launch
Year of commission: 1945
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:

Length: 63ft (19m) o/a
Beam: 15 ft 4 in (4.67m)
Draught: 4ft (1.2m)
Displacement: 23t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 31.5kt
Endurance: 14.5hrs
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Eight total, seven crew, and one commissioned officer
Primary armament: 2x2 .50 M2, either side of the bridge
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

HMAS Air Faith (909) - Wikipedia
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp198
Air-Sea Rescue Boats, RAN, during WW2

BR: 1.0, Reserve

HMAS Alatna 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Alatna
Country: Australia
Type: Motor Llaunch
Class name: 62’ Launch
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:

Length: 62ft (18.8m) o/a
Beam: 14.6ft (4.45m)
Draught: 3ft (0.9m)
Displacement: 28t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x275 hp engine - type unknown.
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Eight
Primary armament: 3x2 .303 Vickers two fowards on port and staboard, one astern
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 185
https://navyhistory.au/halvorsens-boat-building-during-ww2/3/
https://collections.sea.museum/people/10896/harold-halvorsen/objects
https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Issue-13-October-2017.pdf
https://navyhistory.au/loss-of-hmas-altana-new-years-day-1946/

BR: 1.0, reserve

HMAS AH 2831 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS AH2831
Country: Australia
Type: Motor Launch
Class name: 62’ Launch
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:

Length: 62ft (18.8m) o/a
Beam: 14.6ft (4.45m)
Draught: 3ft (0.9m)
Displacement: 28t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: type unknown
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Eight
Primary armament: 3x2 .303 Vickers two fowards on port and staboard, one astern
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://navyhistory.au/halvorsens-boat-building-during-ww2/3/
https://collections.sea.museum/internal/media/dispatcher/71467/preview
https://collections.sea.museum/people/10896/harold-halvorsen/objects
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 237

BR: 1.0, premium

HMAS Nambucca 1940

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Nambucca
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Nambucca
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:

Length: 153ft (47m) o/a
Beam: 35ft 1in (10.69m)
Draught: 8ft 7in (2.62m)
Displacement: 23t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x 4 cylinder steam compound engine - 48hp
Speed: 8.5kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Unknown
Primary armament: 1x1 12-pounder type unknown
Secondary armament: - 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

USS YDG-5 - Wikipedia
https://plimsoll.southampton.gov.uk/shipdata/pdfs/37/37b0618.pdf
https://www.navsource.org/archives/14/6305.htm
C.1941. STARBOARD BROADSIDE VIEW OF THE AUXILIARY MINESWEEPER HMAS NAMBUCCA. SHE IS ARMED WITH A ... \| Australian War Memorial

BR: 1.7

HMAS HDML 1322 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS HDML 1322
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: HDML
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 72ft (22m)
Beam: 16ft (4.9m)
Draught: 5ft (1.5m)
Displacement: 54t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x 8L3 inline 8 diesel engine @ 154hp (114kW)
Speed: 12.5kt
Endurance: 1,700nmi (3,200km) @ 10kt (19kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 12, two commissioned officers, two petty officers, eight ratings
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 3-pounder, foward
Secondary armament: 1x1 Oerlikon 20mm cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other documents:

HDML 1322 – The Medusa Trust
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp176
Gardner Diesel Engine – 8L3 - Gardner Marine Diesels
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/thread.php?threadid=3641&page=1

BR: 1.7

HMAS Kookaburra 1940

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Kookaburra
Country: Australia
Type: Boom Defense
Class name: Net (modified)
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:

Length: 160ft (49m)
Beam: 26ft 6in (8.08m)
Draught: 10ft 3in (3.12m)
Displacement: 533t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x triple expansion steam - coal fired
Speed: 9.5kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-3 Inch on a HA/LA mount
Secondary armament: - 2x1 .303 Vickers
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

HMAS Kookaburra - Wikipedia
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 108
HMAS Kookaburra (I) \| Royal Australian Navy

BR: 1.7

HMPNGS Rabaul 1987

General Characteristics
Name: HMPNGS Rabual
Country: Papua New Guniea
Type: Patrol Ship
Class name: Pacific Forum Patrol Vessel
Year of commission: 1987
Refit: 1987
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Dimensions:

Length: 103 ft 4 in (31.5 m)
Beam: 26 ft 7 in (8.1 m )
Draught: 5 ft 11 in (1.8m)
Displacement: 162t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Caterpillar 3516TA diesels @ 2,820hp (2,100 kW)
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 10 days
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 18
Primary armament: 1x1 20mm Oerlikon
Secondary armament: 2x1 7.62 Machine guns
Tertiary armament: nil
Sensors: Furuno 1011 surface search radar; I band
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Sources and other relating documents:

Pacific-class patrol boat - Wikipedia
HMPNGS Rabaul - Wikipedia
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2018-10-22/pacific-patrol-boat-former-hmpngs-rabaul-completes-final-voyage

BR: 1.7

HMAS Vigilant 1942

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Vigilant
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Vigilant
Year of commission: 1939
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:

Length: 102 ft (31 m)
Beam: 16.4ft (5m)
Draught: Unknown)
Displacement: 105t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2 × 16 cylinder Gleniffer diesel @ 320hp (238kW)
Speed: 14.7kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 15
Primary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Secondary armament: nil
Tertiary armament: nil
Sensors: nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

HMAS Vigilant - Wikipedia
https://navyhistory.au/ranships/hmas-vigilant/
AUXILIARY PATROL VESSEL HMAS VIGILANT IN DARWIN HARBOUR IN 1941. VIGILANT WAS RENAMED SLEUTH ON ...
https://navyhistory.au/hma-ships-kuru-and-vigilant/

BR: 1.7

Rank 2

HMAS Snipe 1965

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Snipe
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Ton
Year of commission: 1962
Refit: 1965
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Dimensions:

Length: 152ft (46m)
Beam: 28ft (8.5m)
Draught: 8ft (2.4m)
Displacement: 440t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Napier Deltic @ 2950hp (2,200kW) ea
Speed: 15kt (28kp/h)
Endurance: 2,300nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Thirty-three total
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, foward
Secondary armament: 1x1 20mm Oerlikon cannon, abaft the funnel
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
HMAS Snipe - Wikipedia
Ton-class minesweeper - Wikipedia
HMAS Teal \| TON Class Association
https://navyhistory.au/ran-minesweepers-and-minehunters/
https://navyhistory.au/an-australian-minesweeper-goes-to-cyprus/

BR: 2.0

HMNZS Q404 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Q404
Country: New Zealand
Type: Motor launch
Class name: Fairmile B
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 112ft (34m)
Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Draught: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Displacement: 85t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 1,300nmi (2,400km) @ 12kt (22kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Sixteen total
Primary armament: 1x1 Rolls Royce 2pdr (40mm) foward
Secondary armament: 1x1 20mm Oerlikon cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
14 depth charges
2 depth charge thrown + two reloads
Sensors: Asdic
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Sources and other relating documents:
Rolls-Royce 40 mm cannon - Wikipedia
Fairmile B motor launch - Wikipedia
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/thread.php?threadid=4120
Allied Coastal Forces of World War II - Vol_ 1 - Fairmile – John Lambert & Al Ross					pp57
https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/assets/Uploads/PageElements/Fairmile-Coastal-Patrol-Vessel-Q400-in-Wellington-Harbour__FocusFillWyItMC4xMiIsIi0wLjExIiw4MDAsNDUwXQ.-In-service-1942-1945.jpg
https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/records/images/xlarge/17304/bf3f345a8d78415215a46a1501b3af799fcbc654.jpg
https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/records/images/xlarge/17356/8aabc86c3048c73b85bc442ec8a01e8648b4e10b.jpg
https://rnzncomms.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jacks-war-1941-1946-medium-resolution.pdf

BR: 2.0

HMAS Heros 1940

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Heros
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Heros
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:

Length: 135.4 ft (41.3 m)
Beam: 29 ft (8.8 m)
Draught: 13.6 ft (4.1 m)
Displacement: 382t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: Triple expansion steam @ 1,200 hp (890 kW)
Speed: 12kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 12-pdr
Secondary armament: 2x1 .303 Vickers
Tertiary armament: 2x DCT
Sensors: nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 223
HMAS Heros - Wikipedia
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/HMAS_Heros_1943.jpg
Corvettes. Australia’s Naval Patrol Forces.			pp 70

BR: 2.0

HMAS_Heros_1943

HMAS Abraham Crijnssen 1942

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Abraham Crijnssen
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Jan Van Amstel
Year of commission: 1942
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:

Length: 184 ft (56 m)
Beam: 25 ft (7.6 m)
Draught: 7 ft (2.1 m)
Displacement: 525t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Stork Triple expansion steam engines @ 1,690 ihp (1,260 kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 45
Primary armament: 1x1 3-Inch
Secondary armament: - 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 40 sea mines
Depth Charges
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:

Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper - Wikipedia
HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen (1936) - Wikipedia
Allies in adversity, Australia and the Dutch in the Pacific War: The Abraham Crijnssen \| Australian War Memorial
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-abraham-crijnssen

BR: 2.0

HMNZS Hickelton 1965

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Hickleton
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Ton
Year of commission: 1965
Refit: 1965
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Dimensions:

Length: 152ft (46m)
Beam: 28ft (8.5m)
Draught: 8ft (2.4m)
Displacement: 440t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Napier Deltic @ 2950hp (2,200kW) ea
Speed: 15kt (28kp/h)
Endurance: 2,300nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, foward
Secondary armament: 1x2 20mm Oerlikon cannon, abaft the funnel
3x2 .303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

HMNZS Hickleton and Santon - Minesweepers — National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
HMNZS Hickleton (M1131) - Wikipedia
https://gerrywright.co.nz/hmnzs-hickleton
https://tcaminesweepers.co.uk/ship-details/ton-class/hickleton-m1131/

BR: 2.3

HMNZS Inchkeith 1941

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Inchkeith
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Isles
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1941
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Dimensions:

Length: 164 ft (50 m)
Beam: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
Draught: 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)
Displacement: 554t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: Triple expansion steam @ 850ihp (633kW)
Speed: 10kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 40
Primary armament: 1x1 12-pdr
Secondary armament: 3x1 20mm Oerlikon
2x1 .303 Lewis guns
Tertiary armament: 30 Depth Charges
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/inchkeith-isles-class-minesweeper/
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 290
https://rnzncomms.org/nznbr-1950/

BR: 2.0

HMAS ML 813 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS ML813
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: Fairmile B
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:

Length: 112ft (34m)
Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Draught: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Displacement: 85t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 1,300nmi (2,400km) @ 12kt (22kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Sixteen total
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, foward
Secondary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
14 depth charges
2 depth charge thrown + two reloads
Sensors: Asdic
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://navyhistory.au/roylen-cruises-and-their-fleet-of-fairmiles/
Fairmile B motor launch - Wikipedia
https://web.archive.org/web/20110720173736/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1455
https://victorharborrsl.com.au/sedunary-edgar-geoffrey-pa3482/
https://navyhistory.au/fairmiles-overview-of-vessels/
https://navyhistory.au/occasional-paper-168-the-royal-australian-navy-in-the-pacific-war-1943/

BR: 2.3

HMAS Kangaroo 1940

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Kangaroo
Country: Australia
Type: Boom Defense
Class name: Bar
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:

Length: 178 ft 3 in (54.33 m)
Beam: 32 ft (9.8 m)
Draught: 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m)
Displacement: 768t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x coal fired triple expansion steam - 1,850hp (1379kW)
Speed: 11.5kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 12-pdr 12cwt
Secondary armament: - 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 2x1 .303 Lewis
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Kangaroo
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945					pp 200
https://navyhistory.au/letter-bustler-and-kangaroo/
https://www.awm.gov.au/advanced-search?collection=true&facet_type=Photograph&facet_related_units=HMAS%20Kangaroo

BR : 2.3

HMAS Ararat 1944

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Ararat
Country: Australia
Type: Corvette
Class name: Bathurst
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 186 ft (57 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Displacement: 1,025 t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x ttriple expansion steam - 2,000hp (1491.4kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: 2,850 nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" MkXIX
Secondary armament: - 3x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 40 Depth Charges, 2x1 .303 Lewis
Sensors: -Type 271 radar, Type 291 radar, ADISC
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Ararat_(K34)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-ararat-i
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945					pp 159-164
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ABC_of_RAN_Corvettes_0.pdf
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/Capable%20Beyond%20Our%20Dreams.pdf

BR: 2.3

HMAS Clive Steele 1960

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Clive Steele
Country: Australia
Type: Landing Ship (Medium)
Class name: LSM
Year of commission: 1960
Refit: 1960
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Dimensions:

Length: 203 ft (62 m)
Beam: 34 ft (10 m)
Draught: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Displacement: 638t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Fairbanks Morse, 18 cyclinder diesels, @ 1,900 hp (1,400 kW) ea
Speed: 14.5kt
Endurance: 5,000nmi
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 51
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: - 4x1 .50 M2 Browning
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
Armour: 6.35mm of STS, To Gun-Tubs, Pilot house, Conning house.
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_landing_ship_Clive_Steele
http://www.32smallshipsqn.org.au/index.html
https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/14/14315.htm
https://www.seacraftgallery.com.au/lsm-1-class-landing-ships/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_treatment_steel

BR: 2.3

Rank 3

HMNZS Kiwi 1944

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Kiwi
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Bird
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:

Length: 168 ft (51 m) o/a
Beam: 30 ft (9.1 m)
Draught: 15.3 ft (4.7 m)
Displacement: 617t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x Oil fired Triple expansion steam - 1100ihp (820kW)
Speed: 13kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 35
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" Mk IX
Secondary armament: - 1x1 20mm Oerlikon
2x1 QF-3pdr
Tertiary armament: - 2x1 .303 Lewis
40 Depth Charges
Sensors: Type 127 ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Kiwi
https://nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/kiwi-moa/
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/thread.php?threadid=4107
https://web.archive.org/web/20150815041615/http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/moa-and-kiwi-bag-a-sub
RNZN Museum Oral History DLB0004 Yeoman of Signals J. L. W. Salter
https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23069626
https://digitalnz.org/records/33052840
David and Goliath in the Solomons: the ‘pocket corvettes’ Kiwi and Moa vs I-1

BR: 2.3

HMAS ML 1321 1944

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS HDML 1321
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: HDML
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:

Length: 72ft (22m)
Beam: 16ft (4.9m)
Draught: 5ft (1.5m)
Displacement: 54t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x 8L3 inline 8 diesel engine @ 154hp (114kW)
Speed: 12.5kt
Endurance: 1,700nmi (3,200km) @ 10kt (19kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 12, two commissioned officers, two petty officers, eight ratings
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, foward
Secondary armament: 1x1 Oerlikon 20mm cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
2x .50 M2, aft
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other documents:

https://navyhistory.au/hdml-1321-and-what-she-represents/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_HDML_1321
https://pacificwrecks.com/ship/hmas/HDML1321.html
NAA HDML [Harbour Defence Motor Launches] 1321 - Alteration in armament page 2 (NAA: MP981/1, 603/297/646)
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/attachments/2/4/7/52273.attach
https://arhv.sea.museum/objects/200079/hdml1321

BR: 2.3

HMAS Kybra 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Kybra
Country: Australia
Type: Training
Class name: Kybra
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 204 ft 2.5 in (62.243 m)
Beam: 31 ft 1 in (9.47 m)
Draught: 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m)
Displacement: 1,300t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 6 cylinder Sulzer 2-stroke diesel @ 1,200 ihp (894)
Speed: 10.5kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Variable - changed per voyage (Max of 34)
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4" MK V
Secondary armament: 1x1 2-pdr Rolls Royce, 1x2 .303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: 2x DCT
Sensors: Type 123A Radar, TYpe 271 Radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 pp178-179
A critical vulnerability the impact of the submarine thread on Australia’s maritime defense 1915-1954 pp 367
https://derbysulzers.com/shipkybra.html

BR: 2.7

HMNZS Breeze 1942

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Breeze
Country: New Zealand
Type: Tug
Class name: Breeze
Year of commission: 1942
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 53.4 m (175 ft)
Beam: 8.2 m (27 ft)
Draught: Not mentinoned
Displacement: 622t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: Diesel unkown properties - 850hp (630kW)
Speed: 11kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 42
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4 inch Mark V
Secondary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: 2x1 .303 Lewis
Sensors: ASDIC, RADAR
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Breeze_(T02)
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/breeze/
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp295
R.J. McDougall, New Zealand Naval Vessels, Christchurch: GP Books, 1989, pp. 69-78

BR:2.3

HMNZS Moa 1941

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Moa
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Bird
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1941
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Dimensions:

Length: 168 ft (51 m) o/a
Beam: 30 ft (9.1 m)
Draught: 15.3 ft (4.7 m)
Displacement: 617t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x Oil fired Triple expansion steam - 1100ihp (820kW)
Speed: 13kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 35
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" Mk IX
Secondary armament: 2x1 QF-3pdr
Tertiary armament: - 2x1 .303 Lewis
40 Depth Charges
Sensors: Type 127 ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Moa_(T233)
https://nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/kiwi-moa/
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/thread.php?threadid=4107
https://web.archive.org/web/20150815041615/http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/moa-and-kiwi-bag-a-sub
RNZN Museum Oral History DLB0004 Yeoman of Signals J. L. W. Salter
http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/download/file.php?id=132277&mode=view

BR: 2.3

HMAS Huon 1999

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Huon
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Huon
Year of commission: 199
Refit: 1999
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Dimensions:

Length: 52.5 m (172 ft)
Beam: 9.9 m (32 ft)
Draught: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Displacement: 732t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x GMT BL230-BN diesel motor, 1,985 bhp (1,480 kW), 3 × 120 hp (89 kW) Riva Calzoni thrusters
Speed: 14kt on diesels, 6kt on thrusters
Endurance: 19 days
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 40
Primary armament: 1x1 30mm DS30B
Secondary armament: 2x1 .50 M2
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: Type 1007 Nav radar, Type 2093M minehunting sonar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Huon_(M_82)
https://uon.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/98055
https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2024/06/07/hmas-huon-sails-into-history/
https://web.archive.org/web/20061003195914/http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/sea1555/sea1555.cfm

BR: 2.7

HMAS ML 827 1944

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS ML827
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: Fairmile B
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 112ft (34m)
Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Draught: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Displacement: 85t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 23.5kt
Endurance: 1,300nmi (2,400km) @ 12kt (22kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Sixteen total
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, foward
Secondary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
1x2 .50 M2, aft on stern
14 depth charges
2 depth charge thrown + two reloads
Sensors: Asdic
Armour: Wheelhouse plated, unknown thickness and quality
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp174-175
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/thread.php?threadid=3641&page=2
Fairmile B motor launch - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_ML_827
https://navyhistory.au/roylen-cruises-and-their-fleet-of-fairmiles/
https://navyhistory.au/occasional-paper-168-the-royal-australian-navy-in-the-pacific-war-1943/
https://navyhistory.au/fairmiles-overview-of-vessels/

BR: 2.7

HMNZS Kiama 1952

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Kiama
Country: New Zealand
Type: Corvette
Class name: Bathurst
Year of commission: 1952
Refit: 1952
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Dimensions:

Length: 186 ft (57 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Displacement: 1,025 t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x triple expansion steam - 2,000hp (1491.4kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: 2,850 nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 2x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - 40 Depth Charges
Sensors: -Type 271 radar, Type 291 radar, ADISC
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Kiama
https://navyhistory.au/hmas-kiama-1944-1946-hmnzs-kiama-1952-1976/
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ABC_of_RAN_Corvettes_0.pdf
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/Capable%20Beyond%20Our%20Dreams.pdf pp110-111, 120
https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/hmnzs-kiama.83204/

BR: 2.7

HMAS Acute 1968

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Acute
Country: Australia
Type: Patrol Boat
Class name: Attack
Year of commission: 1968
Refit: 1968
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Dimensions:

Length: 107.6 ft (32.8 m)
Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m)
Draught: 7.3 ft (2.2 m)
Displacement: 146t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Paxman V16 Ventura turbo-charged diesels @ 3,460 shp (2611kW)
Speed: 24kt
Endurance: 1,200nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 19
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: - 2x1 .50 M2
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Acute
https://navyhistory.au/occasional-paper-149-nor-west-capture/
https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1324/133
https://www.nepeannavalmuseum.org/post/attack-class-patrol-boats

BR: 2.7

Rank 4

HMAS Benalla 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Benalla
Country: Australia
Type: Corvette
Class name: Bathurst
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 186 ft (57 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Displacement: 1,025 t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x ttriple expansion steam - 2,000hp (1491.4kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: 2,850 nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" MkXVI
Secondary armament: - 1x1 40mm Bofors, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 40 Depth Charges, 2x1 .50 M2
Sensors: -Type 271 radar, Type 291 radar, ADISC
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 159-164
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Whyalla_(J153)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-whyalla-i
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/Capable%20Beyond%20Our%20Dreams.pdf pp 104-105, 139

BR: 3.0

HMAS Gladstone II 1984

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Gladstone
Country: Australia
Type: Patrol Boat
Class name: Freemantle
Year of commission: 1984
Refit: 1984
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Dimensions:

Length: 137.6 ft (41.9 m)
Beam: 25.25 ft (7.70 m)
Draught: 5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Displacement: 220t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x MTU 538 diesel engines, 3,200 shp (2,400 kW)
Speed: 30kt
Endurance: 5,000 nmi @ 5kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 24
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors L60
Secondary armament: - 2x1 .50 M2
Tertiary armament: - 81mm Mortar
Sensors: -Type 133 ESM
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Gladstone_(FCPB_216)
https://gladstonemaritimemuseum.org.au/history-216/
Jane’s Fighting Ships 1998-99
https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071210/http://gladstonemaritimemuseum.org.au/fcpb-216-hmas-gladstone.html

BR: 3.0

HMAS Platypus II 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Platypus
Country: Australia
Type: Training ship
Class name: Penguin
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:

Length: 325 ft (99 m)
Beam: 44 ft (13 m)
Draught: 15 ft 8 in (4.78 m)
Displacement: 3,476t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x Steam triple expansion - coal fired - 3,500hp (2609kW) overall
Speed: 15.5kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: Number varies 50-80
Primary armament: 2x1 BL-4 inch Mk IX
Secondary armament: - 2x1 20mm Oerlikon, 2x1 .303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp214
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Platypus_(1917)

BR: 3.0

HMNZS Arbutus 1944

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Arbutus
Country: New Zealand
Type: Corvette
Class name: Flower (modified)
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:

Length: 63.5 m (208 ft)
Beam: 10.1 m (33 ft)
Draught: 5.3 m (17 ft)
Displacement: 1,350t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 1x oil fired triple expasnion steam - 2,280hp (1700kW)
Speed: 16kt
Endurance: 3,500nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4 inch Mk IX
Secondary armament: - 6x1 20mm Oerlikon, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - Hedgehog, 72 DC
Sensors: ASDIC, Radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Arbutus_(K403)
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/arbutus/
https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/objects/26028/photograph-hmnzs-arabis-and-hmnzs-arbutus-devonport-1945
https://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/BPF-EIF/Ships/ARBUTUS.htm
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205156473
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			288

BR: 3.0

HMAS Doomba 1940

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Doomba
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Hunt (Aberdare group)
Year of commission: 1939
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:

Length: 231 ft (70.4 m)
Beam: 28 ft 6 in (8.7 m)
Draught: 8 ft (2.4 m)
Displacement: 721t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x coal fired triple expansion engines - 2,200 ihp (1,640 kW)
Speed: 17kt
Endurance: 1,500nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 74
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4 inch Mk V
Secondary armament: - 1x1 40mm Bofors, 1x1 20mm Oerlikon, 2x1 .303 Lewis, 2x1 .303 Vickers
Tertiary armament: - 51DC
Sensors: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Doomba
https://www.awm.gov.au/advanced-search?collection=true&facet_type=Photograph&facet_related_units=HMAS%20Doomba
https://navyhistory.au/ran-minesweepers-and-minehunters/
https://www.ozatwar.com/ran/hmasdoomba.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunt-class_minesweeper_(1916)
https://navyhistory.au/the-four-lives-of-hms-wexford/
https://www.michaelmcfadyenscuba.info/viewpage.php?page_id=60

BR: 3.0

HMAS Wollongong 2007

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Wollongong
Country: Australia
Type: Patrol boat
Class name: Armidale
Year of commission: 2007
Refit: 2007
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Dimensions:

Length: 56.8 m (186 ft)
Beam: 9.7 m (32 ft)
Draught: 2.7 m (8.9 ft)
Displacement: 300t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2 × MTU 4000 16V diesels @ 6,225 hp (4,642 kW)
Speed: 25kt
Endurance: 42 days
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 29
Primary armament: 1x1 25mm M242
Secondary armament: 2x1 .50 M2
Tertiary armament: nil
Sensors: Prism III radar warning, Bridgemaster E surface search, Warrlock direction finding
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armidale-class_patrol_boat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Wollongong_(ACPB_92)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-armidale-ii

BR: 3.0

HMAS Yarra II 1935

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Yarra
Country: Australia
Type: Sloop
Class name: Grimbsy
Year of commission: 1935
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:

Length: 266 ft 3 in (81.15 m)
Beam: 36 ft (11 m)
Draught: 10 ft (3.0m)
Displacement: 1,500t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired steam turbines, 2,000ihp (1,500 kW) overall
Speed: 16.5kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 160
Primary armament: 3x1 QF-4 inch Mk V
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: -nil
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**Sources and other relating documents:	**

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Yarra_(U77)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8237286
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/yarra
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 pp 102-103

BR: 3.0

Rank 5

HMNZS Hawea 1948

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Hawea
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Loch
Year of commission: 1948
Refit: 1948
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Dimensions:

Length: 93.7 m (307 ft)
Beam: 11.8 m (39 ft)
Draught: 4.3 m (14 ft)
Displacement: 2,250t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) overall
Speed: 19.5kt
Endurance: 9,500nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 114
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4 inch Mk V on HA Mk.III**
Secondary armament: 1x4 QF-2pdr, 2x1 40mm Bofors, 8x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: 2x3 Squid AS Mortar, 15DC
Sensors: ASDIC , Type 277 surface search radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Hawea_(F422)
McDougall, R.J (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels. pp. 35–43
Raymond V B Blackman. Jane’s Fighting Ships 1962-3. pp. 176
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/search-use-collection/search/F1478/
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/hawea-frigate/
https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-15Fr-Loch-HMS_Loch_Eck.htm
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/class.html?ID=6

BR: 3.3

HMAS Diamantia 1960

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Diamantia
Country: Australia
Type: Frigate
Class name: River
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:

Length: 301 ft 3 in (91.8 m)
Beam: 36 ft 6 in (11.1 m)
Draught:13 ft (4.0 m)
Displacement: 1,440t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) overall
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 5,180nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 140
Primary armament: 2x1 QF-4 inch Mk XVI
Secondary armament: 3x1 40mm Bofors, 4x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: Hedgehog, 50 DC
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 155-156
https://maritimemuseum.com.au/learn/collections/vessels/ww2-frigate-hmas-diamantina/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Diamantina_(K377)

BR: 3.7

HMNZS Kaniere 1953

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Kaniere
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Loch
Year of commission: 1948
Refit: 1953
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Dimensions:

Length: 93.7 m (307 ft)
Beam: 11.8 m (39 ft)
Draught: 4.3 m (14 ft)
Displacement: 2,250t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) overall
Speed: 19.5kt
Endurance: 9,500nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 114
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4 inch Mk V on HA Mk.III**
Secondary armament: 1x4 QF-2pdr, 4x1 40mm Bofors
Tertiary armament: 2x3 Squid AS Mortar, 15DC
Sensors: ASDIC , Type 277 surface search radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-15Fr-Loch-HMS_Loch_Achray.htm
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/kaniere/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Loch_Achray_(K426)

BR: 3.3

HMAS Gascoyne 1943

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Gascoyne
Country: Australia
Type: Frigate
Class name: River
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:

Length: 301 ft 3 in (91.8 m)
Beam: 36 ft 6 in (11.1 m)
Draught:13 ft (4.0 m)
Displacement: 1,440t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) overall
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 5,180nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 140
Primary armament: 2x1 QF-4 inch Mk XVI
Secondary armament: 2x1 40mm Bofors, 8x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: Hedgehog, 50 DC
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Gascoyne_(K354)
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1420579
https://navyhistory.au/ranships/hmas-gascoyne-i/
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945			pp 155-156

BR: 3.7

HMNZS Taranaki 1979

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Taranaki
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Rothesay (Type 12M)
Year of commission: 1961
Refit: 1979
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Dimensions:

Length: 367 ft (112m)
Beam: 39 ft (12m)
Draught:16 ft (5m)
Displacement: 2,144t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 15,000 hp (11185 kW) overall
Speed: 30kt +
Endurance: 5,200 nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 240
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4.5 inch Mk 6
Secondary armament: 1x2 40mm Bofors, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament:2x3 12.75 Torpedoes, 6x1 12.75 Torpedoes, 2 × 8-barrel 3in countermeasures launchers
Sensors:Type 993 target indication radar, Type 903 radar fire control, Type 177 search sonar, type 162 target classification sonar, Type 170 attack sonar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Taranaki
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/taranaki/
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20100406195430/http://www.hmnzstaranaki.org/
https://archive.today/20130414232830/http://www.hmnzstaranaki.org/

BR: 4.0

HMAS Stuart II 1963

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Stuart
Country: Australia
Type: Frigate
Class name: River (Type 12M)
Year of commission: 1963
Refit: 1963
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Dimensions:

Length: 370 ft (112.8m)
Beam: 41 ft (12.49m)
Draught:17 ft (5.18m)
Displacement: 2,750t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 15,000 hp (11185 kW) ea
Speed: 31.9kt
Endurance: 3,400nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 250
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4.5 inch Mk 6
Secondary armament: 1x2 40mm Bofors
Tertiary armament:2x3 Limbo AS mortar
Sensors: Mulloka Sonar, SPS-55 surface-search/navigation radar, M22 gun fire control system, ELT-901 Electronic Warfare system, LW02 long range air warning radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Stuart_(DE_48)
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C45931
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-derwent
https://navyhistory.au/ranships/hmas-stuart-ii/
https://navyhistory.au/river-class-frigates-in-the-ran-a-brief-history/

BR: 3.7

HMAS Canterbury 1991

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Canterbury
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Leander (Type 12I)
Year of commission: 1971
Refit: 1991
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Dimensions:

Length: 372 ft (113.4m)
Beam: 34 ft (13.1m)
Draught:18 ft (5.5m)
Displacement: 2,945t
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Propulsion:

Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 30,000 hp (22,370kW) overall
Speed: 28kt +
Endurance: 3,000nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:

Compliment: 247
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4.5 inch Mk 6
Secondary armament: 1x1 Phalanx CWIS, 2x 20mm Oerlikon, 2x .50 M2
Tertiary armament: 2x3 12.75" Torpedoes - Mk .46, 2x Mark 36 SRBOC chaff launchers
Sensors: Signal LW-08 D Air search radar, Type 993 Surface search radar, Type 1006 nav radar, Graseby Type 750 SONAR, Telegon PST 1288 HVU intercept and Jammer, Cossor Mk XII IFF, RCA TR-76 Fire control Radar
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Sources and other relating documents:

https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/canterbury-frigate/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Canterbury_(F421)
https://www.helis.com/database/unit/345-HMNZS-Canterbury
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20100331193327/http://hmnzscanterbury.bravehost.com/

BR: 4.0

Conclusion

Thank you for reading the suggestion, this Isn’t supposed to be the ‘definitive’ version of ANZAC Coastal forces, so please feel free to leave suggestions or corrections to the tree or BRs.

Most of the light craft featured in this suggestion are very hard to find details about so If you know some sources or information not listed, please DM me or comment them, I would love to know more about their service history.

PlayedStatue626-live · June 16, 2025, 6:07am

+1 plenty of cool boats (and landing ships!)

StormRyder13 · June 16, 2025, 6:07am

+1 as I’ve said on the other ANZAC trees, I have two hopes.

Short term: as part of the UK tree.

Long term: part of a Canadian tech-tree. Well their help would be felt most else where this would be nice as well.

GTP_Paulie-psn · June 16, 2025, 11:37am

Apparently I can’t vote yes 500 times, but I voted yes the 1 time I am allowed.
And it would go very nicely with a Canadian tech tree, as Canada has the fast torpedo boats that the ANZACs didn’t really seem to use.

MapleVII-live · June 16, 2025, 4:16pm

You forgor the aussie vehicles already added.

Ogaly_Bogaly · June 16, 2025, 8:17pm

The Attack class and Fremantle class of patrol boats are represented in this tree, by HMAS Acute, and HMAS Gladstone respectively.

The_ANZAC · June 20, 2025, 12:43am

just need a Bluewater TT now

Ogaly_Bogaly · June 20, 2025, 1:29am

Already working on one now :)

GTP_Paulie-psn · June 21, 2025, 12:50am

The tree has been purposely left at roughly the technological stage of War Thunder as it currently is in game, however I just wanted to post a couple mentions of some later vessel types that would be available.
First, the later River-class was fitted with Seacat missiles. This could almost be in game right now, as there are other vessels with similar or better missiles.

Both Australia and New Zealand currently operate ANZAC class frigates, with vertical launch missile systems, a helicopter, and guns, there are quite a few differences over various refits and between Australian and New Zealand service.

Another neat little boat recently made by The Whiskey Project is the Whiskey Bravo Strike. 8x Spike NLOS launcher and a stabilized .50cal mini-typhoon. No idea how it’d fit BR wise, but it’s certainly interesting.