BATHURST HMAS. Minesweeper Pennant No J158 Built in 1940 by Cockatoo DY for the Royal Navy Launched 1s1 August 1940. L 162' (49.381m) PP, 186' (56.69m) oa x 31' 9.14m) x 8' 3" (2.51m) (mean) 650tons Triple expansion engine, 2 screws. 1.800ihp 15kn. Armament One 4". One 20mm guns and 6 MG Complement 60.
Sisters, 63 laid down 1940·42 (include 43 RAN and 7 RIN) Name ship of class. Originally building for Royal Navy, but loaned to, and manned by RAN.
Sold for breaking up 21 June 1948 in Sydney _
Australia 1993. 85c. SG 1388
I don't have the stamp.
Bathurst HMAS 1940
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