| HMAS Magnetic | |
|---|---|
| Townsville, Queensland in Australia | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Operator |  Royal Australian Navy |
HMAS Magnetic is a former Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. [1]
| HMAS Magnetic | |
|---|---|
| Townsville, Queensland in Australia | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Operator | Royal Australian Navy |
HMAS Magnetic is a former Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. [1]
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