HMAS Stirling

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Accession NumberP854Title (extended title only)HMAS StirlingDescriptionWooden plaque with raised motif of HMAS StirlingDateBetween 1st January 1980 and 31st December 1980ProvenanceHMAS Stirling - raised plaque on wood backing (CE092) undated - HMAS Stirling is the main Naval Base for WA south of Fremantle - HMAS Stirling was formally commissioned in July 1978. It is located on Garden Island near the city of Perth in Western Australia and is part of Fleet Base West.
HMAS Stirling's primary purpose is to provide operational and logistics support to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships, submarines and aircraft based in WA. The base is home to the RAN Submarine Training and Systems Centre, the Training Centre West complex, Defence Communications Station Perth, and a trials, research and support facility.
Relevance to the CityHelps show Fremantle’s relationship with the Royal Australian Navy – HMAS Stirling is situated just south of Fremantle

SubjectRoyal Australian NavyCollectionCivic Collection

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LocationCivic Collection

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