HMAS Huon (naval base)
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HMAS Huon, previously known as HMS Huon, was the home naval base for Tasmania's colonial Navy prior to Federation in 1901. Following federation, the base came under the control of the Royal Australian Navy. A drill hall was added following federation. It served as an important training centre and home dock for a number of small naval vessels until the base was de-commissioned in 1994. The oldest remaining buildings date from 1912-13.
HMAS HUON is a prominent building on the western shoreline of the Derwent River in Hobart. It is slightly uphill from a major slipway and boat yard and is located next to the Royal Hobart Regatta grounds.
| Royal Australian Navy Bases |
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| Current Bases |
| Fleet Base East | Fleet Base West | HMAS Albatross | HMAS Cairns | HMAS Cerberus | HMAS Coonawarra | HMAS Creswell | HMAS Harman | HMAS Penguin | HMAS Waterhen | HMAS Watson |
| Former Bases |
| HMAS Assault | HMAS Basilisk | HMAS Brisbane | HMAS Carpentaria | HMAS Commonwealth | HMAS Derwent | HMAS Encounter | HMAS Gilolo | HMAS Huon | HMAS Kuranda | HMAS Lavada | HMAS Leeuwin | HMAS Lonsdale | HMAS Lusair | HMAS Madang | HMAS Magnetic | HMAS Maitland | HMAS Melville | HMAS Mindari | HMAS Moreton | HMAS Nirimba | HMAS Platypus | HMAS Rushcutter | HMAS Seeadler | HMAS Tarangau | HMAS Torrens | HMAS Waratah |
