HMS Australia (1840)  (1st)
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      This the first ship to carry the name HMS Australia was a wooden 
      paddle frigate. Built at Bombay Dockyard, launched 09-Jan-1840, and of 946 tons builders measurement. Armed with 6 x 8in guns. Used for harbour service from 1863. Sold about 1874. 
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