HMAS Yarra (II)
The modified Grimsby class escort sloop HMAS Yarra (II) was constructed as ship number 114. It was laid down on 24 May 1934, launched on 28 March 1935, and completed on 12 December 1935. Its overall length was 266 feet and 3 inches, and full load displacement was 1 339 tons. HMAS Yarra was sunk on 4 March 1942 south of Java.
| REGISTER TO WORKING AND GUIDANCE DRAWINGS OF GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOPS HMAS YARRA AND SWAN, 1933–36 | M2949 | |
 | Quantity: 0.02 metres | |
| INDEX TO APPROVED WORKING DRAWINGS OF GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOPS HMAS YARRA AND SWAN, 1933–39 | M2958 | |
| Quantity: 0.02 metres | ||
| INDEX TO WORKING AND GUIDANCE DRAWINGS OF GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOPS HMAS YARRA AND SWAN, 1933–39 | M2957 | |
| Quantity: 0.02 metres | ||
| WORKING DRAWINGS OF GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOPS HMAS YARRA, SWAN, PARRAMATTA AND WARREGO, 1933–40 | M2839 | |
| Quantity: 0.35 metres
See the series description for HMAS Parramatta (II) for further information. | ||
| ‘AS FITTED’ DRAWINGS OF GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOP HMAS YARRA, 1935–36 | M2915 | |
| Quantity: 0.02 metres
Drawings in this series record the condition of HMAS Yarra on completion, and contain information concerning ship’s general arrangement, fresh and salt water service, ventilation, magazine, shell expansion and rudder. | ||
| Profile, 1936 | M2915, 1 | |
| Forward magazine, 1936 | M2915, 17 | |
| ‘AS FITTED’ DRAWINGS OF MINESWEEPING WINCH FOR GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOPS HMAS YARRA AND SWAN, 1935–36 | M2911 | |
| Quantity: 0.27 metres | ||
| ‘AS FITTED’ DRAWINGS OF STEERING GEAR FOR GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOPS HMAS YARRA AND SWAN, 1935–36 | M2909 | |
| Quantity: 0.09 metres | ||
| ‘AS FITTED’ DRAWINGS OF WINDLASS, REFRIGERATING AND ICE-MAKING MACHINERY FOR GRIMSBY CLASS SLOOP HMAS YARRA, 1936 | M2891 | |
| Quantity: 0.18 metres | ||
HMAS Yarra (III) – main machineryMain machinery was manufactured for HMAS Parramatta, Stuart, Yarra and Derwent, the work being allocated ship/job number 202. | ||
| INDEX TO ENGINE AND TURBINE DRAWINGS OF TYPE 12 FRIGATES HMAS STUART, PARRAMATTA, YARRA AND DERWENT, 1951–63 | M2960 | |
| Quantity: 0.18 metres | ||
| ORIGINAL TOOLING (TURBINE) DRAWINGS OF TYPE 12 FRIGATES HMAS PARRAMATTA, STUART, YARRA AND Derwent AND FOR DESTROYER ESCORT HMAS TORRENS, 1952–71 | M2692 | |
| Quantity: 0.90 metres
See the series description for HMAS Parramatta (III) for further information. | ||
| REGISTER TO ‘AS FITTED’ AND WORKING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS OF BOILERS FOR TYPE 12 FRIGATES HMAS PARRAMATTA, STUART, YARRA AND DERWENT, 1956–62 | M3261 | |
| Quantity: 0.09 metres | ||
| ‘AS FITTED’ AND WORKING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS OF TYPE 12 FRIGATES HMAS PARRAMATTA AND STUART, AND OF BOILERS FOR HMAS PARRAMATTA, STUART, YARRA AND DERWENT, 1956–67 | M2780 | |
| Quantity: 5.00 metres | ||
| REGISTER TO ‘AS FITTED’ AND WORKING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS OF TYPE 12 FRIGATES HMAS STUART AND PARRAMATTA, AND FOR BOILERS FOR HMAS STUART, PARRAMATTA, YARRA AND DERWENT, 1956–67 | M2961 | |
| Quantity: 0.09 metres | ||
| INDEX TO ‘AS FITTED’ AND WORKING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS OF TYPE 12 FRIGATES HMAS PARRAMATTA AND STUART, AND OF BOILERS FOR HMAS PARRAMATTA, STUART, YARRA AND DERWENT, 1956–67 | M3208 | |
| Quantity: 0.09 metres | ||
HMAS Yarra (III) – refitThe half-life refit of the Type 12 anti-submarine frigate HMAS Yarra was undertaken at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in 1977. HMAS Yarra had been built at Williamstown Naval Dockyard in Victoria. HMAS Yarra operated for ten years following this refit prior to being scrapped. | ||
| ‘AS FITTED’ ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS OF THE REFIT OF HMAS YARRA, 1961–64 | M2792 | |
| Quantity: 1.08 metres
The drawings in this series show the electrical details of the HMAS Yarra at completion of the refit. They include main cable routes, electrical fittings, wiring arrangements, radar and sonar fittings, switchboard panels, etc. | ||
| SAMPLE PACK OF DOCUMENTATION PRODUCED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR THE HALF-LIFE REFIT OF TYPE 12 FRIGATE HMAS YARRA, 1976–77 | M3108 | |
| Quantity: 0.36 metres
Every item of work undertaken at Cockatoo Island Dockyard was listed in survey reports, shop orders and amendments. This series is an example of the company’s capacities in regard to a steam driven naval vessel and the associated repair and maintenance work required. | ||
| PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HALF-LIFE REFIT OF HMAS YARRA, 1977 | M3268 | |
| Quantity: 0.18 metres | ||
| REGISTER OF SURVEYED ITEMS FOR THE HALF LIFE REFIT OF HMAS YARRA, 1977 | M3254 | |
| Quantity: 0.09 metres | ||