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H.M.A.H.S. Wanganella : 16-September-2012
H.M.A.H.S. Wanganella : 16-September-2012
H.M.A.H.S. Wanganella : 16-September-2012
H.M.A.H.S. Wanganella : 16-September-2012

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The tree commemorates those who served on H.M.A.H.S. Wanganella during World War Two. 

Originally named Achimota, the liner was acquired by Huddart Parker after the original sale to Elder Dempster Lines fell through. Renamed Wanganella, the ship sailed between New Zealand and Australia until 1941, when she was converted into a hospital ship. As Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Wanganella, the ship operated in support of Australian forces until 1946, when she was returned to her civilian operator. 

Location

Address:Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.830139
Long: 144.973276
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Front Inscription

H.M.A.H.S. Wanganella

Source: MA,SKP
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