HMAS Townsville

Two ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Townsville, for the city of Townsville, Queensland.

• , a that was launched in 1941, served until 1946, and was scrapped in 1956
• , a launched in 1981, in service until 2007, and preserved as a museum ship

Battle honours

Ships named HMAS Townsville are entitled to carry three battle honours:

• Darwin 1942
• Pacific 1942–45
• New Guinea 1944

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