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1945-1954: Looking aft, HMAS BATAAN'S 2-pounder four-barrel pom pom and a single 40mm Bofors. RAN Historical.
5151. The after deckhouse of BATAAN supported the four-barrel pom pom mounting, two single 40mm bofors and a dual purpose twin 4-inch gun mounting.
In total BATAAN, the last of the RAN Tribals completed, carried six 4.7 inch guns in twin mounts, a twin 4-inch dual purpose, six 40mm bofors; four 21 inch torpedo tubes, and two depth charge throwers.
In service for only nine years, her armament was never modified.
Photo: RAN Historical, Navy Heritage Collection, image NO. 03778.
1945-1954: Looking aft, HMAS BATAAN'S 2-pounder four-barrel pom pom and a single 40mm Bofors. RAN Historical.
5151. The after deckhouse of BATAAN supported the four-barrel pom pom mounting, two single 40mm bofors and a dual purpose twin 4-inch gun mounting.
In total BATAAN, the last of the RAN Tribals completed, carried six 4.7 inch guns in twin mounts, a twin 4-inch dual purpose, six 40mm bofors; four 21 inch torpedo tubes, and two depth charge throwers.
In service for only nine years, her armament was never modified.
Photo: RAN Historical, Navy Heritage Collection, image NO. 03778.