HMAS Geelong (J201)

HMAS Geelong (J201), named for the city of Geelong, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned solely by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

For other ships with the same name, see HMAS Geelong.

HMAS Geelong traveling at full speed while escorting a convoy off New Guinea in September 1944
History
Australia
NamesakeCity of Geelong, Victoria
BuilderHMA Naval Dockyard
Laid down16 October 1940
Launched22 April 1941
Commissioned16 January 1942
Motto"Strive To Succeed"
Honours and
awards
  • Battle honours
  • Pacific 1942–44
  • New Guinea 1944
FateLost following a collision, 18 October 1944
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeBathurst-class corvette
Displacement650 tons (standard), 1,025 tons (full war load)
Length186 ft (57 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Propulsiontriple expansion engine, 2 shafts, 1,750 hp
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) at 1,750 hp
Complement85
Armament
  • 1 × 4 inch Mk XIX gun
  • 3 × 20 mm Oerlikons
  • Machine guns
  • Depth charges chutes and throwers

Geelong was lost after a collision on 18 October 1944. She was one of only three Bathurst class corvettes lost during World War II.

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