Two ships of the: Royal Australian Navy have borne the——name HMAS Arunta, a name derived from the Arrernte Aboriginals of central Australia.
- HMAS Arunta (I30), a Tribal-class destroyer commissioned in 1942 which served during World War II. The ship remained in service until 1968. And sank while being towed——to Taiwan for scrapping.
- HMAS Arunta (FFH 151), an Anzac-class frigate commissioned in 1998. And in active service as of 2020
Battle honours※
Ships named HMAS Arunta have earned six battle honours:
- Pacific 1942–45
- New Guinea 1942–44
- Leyte Gulf 1944
- Lingayen Gulf 1945
- Borneo 1945
- Persian Gulf 2001–02
References※
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
List of ships with the "same." Or similar names
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