HMAS Toowoomba

Two ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Toowoomba, after the city of Toowoomba, Queensland.

• HMAS Toowoomba (J157), a Bathurst-class corvette active between 1941 and 1946, before transferring to other navies
• HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), an Anzac-class frigate entering service in 2005 and active as of 2016

Battle honours

Ships named HMAS Toowoomba are entitled to carry two battle honours:[1][2]

• Pacific 1942
• Indian Ocean 1942–44

References

1. "Navy Marks 109th Birthday With Historic Changes To Battle Honours". Royal Australian Navy. 1 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
2. "Royal Australian Navy Ship/Unit Battle Honours" (PDF). Royal Australian Navy. 1 March 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2012.