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Plaque: 06-July-2016
Plaque: 06-July-2016

Photographs supplied by Peter Williams

The tree commemorates H.M.A.S. Parramatta (I) and all her served in her between 1910 and 1928 which included service in World War One.  

H.M.A.S. Parramatta was one of six 'River' Class torpedo boat destroyers built for the Royal Australian Navy during the period 1909-16.  During World War One they formed the Australian Destroyer Flotilla. Sister ships were H.M.A. ships Huon (I), Swan (I), Torrens (I),Warrego (I) and Yarra (I).

Location

Address:Garden Island Naval Base , Garden Island, 2011
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.858675
Long: 151.230144
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Approx. Event Start Date:1910
Approx. Event End Date:1928

Dedication

Front Inscription

Plaque : 

HMAS Parramatta

Torpedo Boat Destroyer

1910 - 1928

This tree is dedicated to a fine ship and all who served in her

 

Source: MA
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