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April 1, 1947: A GA diagram of HMAS CULGOA - Paul Webb.

1497. A viewing at large size takes in the details. The Paul Webb General Arrangement diagram appeared in Ross Gillett's book 'Australian and New Zealand Warships Since 1946' [Child and Associates, Sydney 1`988] p30, and appears to be the same as that shown in Ross's book ''Warships of Australia' [Rigby Australia, 1977] p 181.

 

The Bay Class were 1,544 tons standard, 2,106 full load [in fact it varied a little between ships].

 

The carried four 4-inch guns in twin mounts, three 40mm bofors, four 20mm, one Hedgehog and four Depth Charges Throwers.

 

Their speed was 19 1/2 knows, and they carried a complement of 177 men.

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