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| RAN Auxiliary Minesweeper Water Carrier Former Assignments Coastal Steamer 450 Tons 1 x 12 pounder  RAN April 30, 1941 |
Ship History Launched as Sir Dudley De Chair and operated as a coastal steamer off Australia. Wartime History During December 1940, commissioned into Royal Australian Navy (RAN) service as auxiliary minesweeper HMAS Terka (TR). The forward mast was removed and a 12 pounder gun installed at the bow. Operated off the coast of Queensland, Northern Territory and New Guinea. Later, used as water carrier and store ship. Sinking History On March 26, 1945 while transporting water sank into Madang Harbor. References The Last New Guinea Salvage Pirate (2006) page 116 Contribute
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