Description

Description: RAN Tally Band – HMAS Karangi

Maker’s Name: N/A

Condition: Very Good

Comments: Royal Australian Navy – Tally Band – HMAS Karangi.

HMAS Karangi was a Bar-class boom defence vessel operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. It was constructed by the Cockatoo Docks and Engineering Company at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney, and launched on 16 August 1941.
The vessel was awarded the battle honour “Darwin 1942–43” for her wartime service. In 1952, Karangi participated during the atomic tests at Monte Bello Islands.