HMAS Ipswich (II), 'Fremantle' Class Patrol Boat, 1982 - 2007

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TitleHMAS Ipswich (II), 'Fremantle' Class Patrol Boat, 1982 - 2007Date Created1982-2007AcknowledgementRoyal Australian Navy Office

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DescriptionFiring the BOFOR guns on the front of the boat. Commissioned on 13 November 1982 as the second ship to bear the name, HMAS Ipswich. It was decommissioned on 11 May 2007. It was used during the filming of the television program 'Sea Patrol', that showed life on the Patrol Boats. The BOFOR guns are now in Queen's Park, Ipswich Qld. HMAS Ipswich was given 'Freedom of the City of Ipswich' on Saturday 18 May 2002.

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Buildings & StructuresHMAS Ipswich (II)Government & Non-Government OrganisationsRoyal Australian Navy (RAN)

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SubjectsBoats & ships

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HMAS Ipswich (II), 'Fremantle' Class Patrol Boat, 1982 - 2007