Bathurst Class Corvettes (WWII)

60 Bathurst-class corvettes were built across eight Australian shipyards during WWII. Seven of these vessels were built at Walkers Limited in Maryborough, Queensland. Although classified as a minesweeper, this general-purpose vessel could undertake a broad range of roles including anti-submarine, anti-mine and convoy escort duties. The Bathursts also served as troop and supply transports, supported amphibious landings, provided air defence for convoys and disabled ships, participated in shore bombardments and undertook hydrographic surveys. Three of these corvettes were lost during the war: one to a Japanese air attack (HMAS Armidale) and the other two collided with friendly merchant ships.