HMAS Australia (cruiser)

HMAS Australia was a notable Australian naval cruiser commissioned in 1927, serving mainly during World War II. As a heavy cruiser, it was armed with large guns and designed for combat against other ships, providing fleet protection and engaging enemy vessels. The ship participated in major battles in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, playing a key role in Australia's naval defense. After the war, it was decommissioned in 1958 and later preserved as a museum ship, symbolizing Australia's maritime history and contribution to global naval efforts.