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World War 2, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, AHS Wanganella, 1945

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1945

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His Majesty's Australian Transports (HMAT) 1899 - 1946

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His Majesty's Australian Hospital Ship "Wanganella" passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge

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MS Wanganella was an Australian-registered merchant vessel constructed by the Harland and Wolff shipyards and entering service as a trans-Tasman passenger liner in 1933. Originally named Achimota, the liner was acquired by Huddart Parker after the original sale to Elder Dempster Lines fell through.

Renamed Wanganella, the ship sailed between New Zealand and Australia until 1941, when she was converted into a hospital ship. As Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Wanganella, the ship operated in support of Australian forces until 1946, when she was returned to her civilian operator.

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cwa-org-32-P1982.63.1a

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War and Conflict > World War 2

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