Description

Description: RAN Tally Band – HMAS Warreen

Maker’s Name: N/A

Condition: Very Good

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

HMAS Warreen was a survey vessel and general purpose vessel of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She served twice with the RAN, as HMAS Stella during World War II and as HMAS Warreen from 1952 until 1969.

Recommissiojned on 16 April 1952, as HMAS Warreen, she participated in survey work on the Great Barrier Reef. Warreen was paid off on 31 March 1966. She was sold and converted to a prawn fishing vessel.

Stella was awarded the battle honour “New Guinea 1942-44”.