⚓ Naval Base Perth

Australia · Oceania · 31.98°S, 115.82°E

Naval Base Perth was a United States Navy base near Perth, Western Australia during World War II. Perth was selected as the site for a U.S. Navy base as it was beyond the range of Japanese long-range bombers. The Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 demonstrated a more southern port was needed. Both existing port facilities and new bases were built at Perth. Naval Base Perth's Fleet Post Office # was 255 SF Perth, Australia.

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Quick facts

Country	Australia
Continent / region	Oceania
Coordinates (approx.)	31.98°S, 115.82°E · view on map

Naval Base Perth is located in Australia, in Oceania.

More naval bases in Australia

Australian Marine Complex · Henderson Naval Base · HMAS Assault · HMAS Cairns (naval base) · HMAS Cerberus (naval base) · HMAS Coonawarra · HMAS Encounter (naval base) · HMAS Kuttabul (naval base) · HMAS Lonsdale (naval base) · HMAS Moreton.

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