32nd Small Ship Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers
32nd Small Ship Squadron | |
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Active | 1959–1971 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Army |
Type | Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) |
The 32nd Small Ship Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers was an amphibious unit of the Royal Australian Engineers. They were formed in 1959 to operate the four LSM-1 class Landing Ship Medium purchased from the United States Navy. The ships were sold in 1971 and the unit was disbanded.
Ships of the 32nd Small Ship Squadron[]
- Harry Chauvel (AV 1353)
- Brudenell White (AV 1354)
- Vernon Sturdee (AV 1355)
- Clive Steele (AV 1356)
- John Monash (AS 3051)
- Mollymawk (AT 2383)
References[]
- Gillett, Ross. "Australia's Medium Landing Ships. The Galloping Green Ghosts". Australian Warship Review (9/2001).
Categories:
- Army engineer units and formations of Australia
- Military units and formations established in 1959
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1971