HMAS Brisbane (D 41)

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HMAS Brisbane (D 41) was a Charles F. Adams-class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Named after the city of Brisbane, the ship was built in the United States by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company, and was commissioned into the RAN in 1967.

Construction and Design

HMAS Brisbane was ordered on 14 December 1961 and was laid down by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan. The ship was launched on 5 May 1966 and commissioned into the RAN on 16 December 1967. The destroyer was 133.2 meters long, had a beam of 14.3 meters, and a draught of 4.5 meters. The ship's full load displacement was 4,526 tons.

Operational History

HMAS Brisbane served in various capacities during its operational life. The ship participated in the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and serving as a plane guard for aircraft carriers. The destroyer also saw service during the Gulf War in 1990-1991, where it was part of the multinational fleet enforcing sanctions against Iraq.

Decommissioning and Fate

HMAS Brisbane was decommissioned on 19 October 2001. After decommissioning, the ship was sunk as a dive wreck off the coast of Queensland on 31 July 2005. The wreck has since become a popular site for recreational diving.

Legacy

The ship's service is commemorated by various memorials and the preservation of artifacts in naval museums. HMAS Brisbane's legacy continues to be honored by the RAN and the city of Brisbane.

See Also

• Royal Australian Navy
• Charles F. Adams-class destroyer
• Vietnam War
• Gulf War