HMAS Balikpapan (L-126)

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HMAS Balikpapan (L-126) is the lead ship of the Balikpapan class of heavy landing craft. She was laid down by Walkers Limited at Maryborough in Queensland in May 1971, launched on 15 August 1971 and commissioned on 8 December 1971.

HMAS Balikpapan was employed in East Timor under INTERFET and later UNTAET for several deployments following Australias commitment to support the fledgling nation. Of note, HMAS Balikpapan was the last Australian warship to serve in East Timor, departing Dili for the final time in August 2001.

 

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