HMAS QUIBERON 1940 - 1964

Originally laid down as destroyer HMS Quiberon, on 4th October 1940 and launched 31st January 1942.

The vessel was commissioned as HMAS Quiberon on 6th July 1942, armed with four 4.7" guns, eight 21" torpedo tubes and light Anti-aircraft armament.

HMAS Quiberon saw much action in WW II and was successful in a number of sea battles.

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Commanders
HMAS QUIBERON 1960 - 1961

Until Mar 1961:
Cdr James Willis.
Later Chief of Naval Staff.
Then knighted and promoted, he became
Vice Admiral, Sir James Willis KBE OA.

Mar 1961 - Dec 1961
Cdr 'Tug' Wilson
(Well what can one say? His dockings and departures are legend themselves.)

(If you have information relating to the commanding officer/s for this period, please forward same)

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