HMAS MAGNETIC
TOWNSVILLE, QLD
DURING WW2
HMAS Magnetic was established at The Strand in Townsville by the Royal Australian Navy on 1 September 1942.
MV Pagrus became the name ship for the Shore Establishment HMAS Magnetic as she was the tender vessel to HMAS Magnetic. MV Pagrus also provided Examination Vessel services for the port of Townsville.
HMAS Magnetic eventually closed down on 26 July 1946.
HMAS Magnetic in 1945
HMAS Magnetic, Townsville
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA REFERNECE
Title Townsville - HMAS Magnetic, naval depot site plan |
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Series number J2780 |
Control symbol T710B |
Contents date range 1943 - 1943 |
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Access status Open |
Location Brisbane |
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REFERENCE BOOKS
"Diary of WWII,
North Queensland"
Compiled by Peter Nielsen
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This page first produced 2 July 2004
This page last updated 15 January 2020