HMAS Westralia
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | SS Westralia |
| Builder/Built | 1929 Harland & Wolff, Govan |
| Type | Passenger / cargo ship |
| Displacement | 8,108 tons |
| Speed | 14 knots |
Remarks
Built for Huddard Parker Lines of Melbourne who operated her until 1939 when she was requisitioned by the Australian Navy. During WW2 she played her role as an Armed merchant cruiser (1940-1943); a Landing Ship Infantry (1943-1946); and a Troop Transport (1946-1951) in support of the Occupying Forces for Japan. In 1951 she returned to her owners for civilian use.
In 1959 she was sold to the Asian and pacific Shipping Co ltd for use as a livestock carrier. Initially she was named Delfino, but his later changed to 'Wolambi. In 1961 she was sold for scrap.