The R.A.N
Possesses 15 Fremantle Class Patrol Boats and each carry out
a number of important tasks including that of protecting Australia's
Economic Exclusion Zone. HMAS Fremantle was the first of its
class and was built in the UK. The remainder have been built
in Australia. They are deployed around Australia's coast in
Cairns, Darwin, Sydney and Rockingham.
As
of 2005 these boats are now being phased out, decommissioned
and replaced by the new Armidale Class Patrol Boats - You
may find out and see photos of the Navy's latest acquisition
by clicking - HERE
