Dates: 1938 - 1962
Hobart was a modified Leander class light cruiser and served with the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War.
Originally built for the Royal Navy as HMS Appollo, she was obtained, commissioned and renamed in 1938.
She carried out escort duties between Australia, Singapore, Java, Ceylon and Bombay.
1940 she was involved in the evacuation of Commonwealth troops from British Somaliland after the Italien Invaision.
She participated in the Battle of the Coral Sea, as part of Port Moresby’s screening force, and was mistakenly bombed by US B-17’s.
She was struck by a torpedo in 1943, returning to service in 1944 in time to participate in the invasions of the Philippines, Borneo and Wewak.
Present in Tokyo Bay on VJ Day.
Decommissioned in 1962 and sold for scrap.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMAS Hobart
" Sheila. Over the years the name (HMS) Apollo was used on nine Royal Navy (different) ships. I dug this out: • The first Apollo was a 20-gun storeship, 1747 and wrecked in 1749. • The second Apollo was a 32-gun fifth rate, 1763 - 1786. • The third Apollo was a 38-gun fifth-rate, 1794 – 1799. ..."
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" Having done several military exercises with US troops since the 50s, I find it fascinating that despite their superior equipment in real wars & their greater number of troops, they still find it hard to win without great losses of their own troops. The Pacific war is a fine example of their huge ..."
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" Quoting: nigel osborn Having done several military exercises with US troops since the 50s, I find it fascinating that despite their superior equipment in real wars & their greater number of troops, they still find it hard to win without great losses of their own troops. The Pacific war is a ..."
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