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HMAS Maroubra

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Sinking of HMAS Maroubra
History
Civil Ensign of the United KingdomAustralia
NameMaroubra
OwnerAustralian Petroleum Company Ltd
Launched1930
Australia (RAN)
NameMaroubra
Commissioned21 September 1942
FateSunk on 10 May 1943

HMAS Maroubra (FY.40/MR) was a cutter[citation needed] operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. She was launched in 1930 by Norman Wright, Brisbane. The ship was requisitioned by the RAN on 30 July 1942. She was sunk by Japanese aircraft at Millingimbi, Northern Territory on 10 May 1943.

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