HMAS Hobart I

Australian Naval History on 11 July 1938

July 11, 1938

HMAS ALBATROSS, (seaplane carrier), sailed from Sydney for England. The vessel was transferred to the RN as part payment for HMAS HOBART, (cruiser).

Australian Naval History on 9 October 1934

October 9, 1934

HMS APOLLO, (cruiser), later to be commissioned HMAS HOBART, was launched at Devonport, England.

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HMAS Hobart I

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