Australia Station

The Australia Station was the British, and later Australian, naval command responsible for the waters around the Australian continent. Australia Station was under the command of the Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station, whose rank varied over time.

Australia Station
Royal Navy squadron on the Australia Station moored in Sydney in 1880
ActiveCreated in 1859
Disbanded1913
Country
  • United Kingdom,
  • subsequently Australia
Branch
  •  Royal Navy 1848–1911
  • Commonwealth Naval Forces 1911–1913
  •  Royal Australian Navy 1913
TypeFleet
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