HMAS Melbourne
From Academic Kids
Three ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Melbourne after Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria and second largest city in Australia.
- The first Melbourne was a Town-class light cruiser launched in 1912.
- The second Melbourne was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier launched in 1945 as HMS Majestic, transferred to the RAN in 1947 and renamed.
- The third Melbourne is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate launched in 1989.
