Description

Description: RAN Tally Band – HMAS Macquarie

Maker’s Name: N/A

Condition: Very Good

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

HMAS Macquarie (K532/F532) was a River class frigate constructed during World War II which served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
 
Macquarie was laid down by Morts Dock and Engineering Company at Balmain, New South Wales. She was launched on 3 March 1945, and commissioned into the RAN on 7 December 1945.
 
Macquarie was one of eight River class frigates constructed in Australia for service in the RAN. She was named after the Macquarie River in New South Wales. Although constructed as part of the Australian wartime shipbuilding program, Macquarie did not enter service until after the end of World War II.