Link to the full history of the famed HMAS Tobruk named in honour of the Tobruk Siege
Peter Ashley RaseySee full history
https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/ex-hmas-tobruk
Ex-HMAS Tobruk was launched on 1 March 1980 by Lady Anna Cowan, as the Royal Australian Navy’s first purpose built amphibious heavy lift ship.
The story of the story is an excellent match for the WWII Tobruk Siege, which was the namesake.
Sources:
- Ships history https://www.bundabergregion.org/ex-hmas-tobruk-history