Leeuwin Class Survey Vessel - Ships

Ships

Name Laid down Launched Commissioned
HMAS Leeuwin (A 245) 30 August 1996 19 July 1997 27 May 2000
HMAS Melville (A 246) 9 May 1997 23 June 1998 27 May 2000

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