Photographs - Ships, HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue Vessel, Early 20th century

Historical information

HMAS Quickmatch was a Q Class destroyer built for the Royal Navy and was commissioned to RAN in September 1942.
HMAS Quiberon was a Q Class destroyer build for the Royal Navy and was commissioned to RAN in July 1942.
Air Sea Rescue Boats, after their order were delivered to Sydney in June/July 1944.

Significance

HMAS Quickmatch was used as a Convoy Escort during WW2.
HMAS Quiberon was used as a Convoy Escort during WW2.
Air Sea Rescue Boats were mostly stationed in northern Australian waters or in New Guinea during WW2.

Physical description

Three black and White Photographs of Ships on photo paper.
Ships - HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quibero, Air Sea Rescue Vessel.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written on the back of the photo
1. HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue.

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