Famous Ships and Boats in History

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Australian Ships; First, Last, Oldest

AE1, HMAS — Australia E-class submarine, British built
The first Royal Australian Navy submarine and the first allied vessel lost in World War I with a crew of 35. She was assigned to the capture of the German Pacific colony of New Guinea at the outbreak of the World War I. LAUNCHED: 1913, May 18 → FATE: Lost at sea September 14, 1914; her wreckage located at a depth of 300 meters off the Duke of York Islands.

Australia II — Australian racing yacht
First winning challenge to the New York Yacht Club's 132 year hold on the America's Cup during the 1983 America's Cup Race. The legality of her winged keel, which gave her advantage in maneuverability and heeling moment, was challenged by the NYYC but upheld. LAUNCHED: 1982 → FATE: On display at the Western Australian Maritime Museum in Fremantle.

Solar Sailor — Australian passenger ferry
First vessel to be efficiently powered by both wind and sun. She was a unique hybrid ferry propelled by solar or wind energy, battery, or diesel. LAUNCHED: 2000 → FATE: Currently operating in Sydney Harbour.

The number of Australian Ships; First, Last, Oldest listed is 3

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First Ship on each page
Page	Ship Name (Country and Type)
1.	Australia II (Australian racing yacht)

Australian Ships; First, Last, Oldest
1.	Australia II Australian racing yacht
2.	Solar Sailor Australian passenger ferry

About the Data

There are more than 400 ships in this database, but the initial list is only for famous ships names that begin with letters "A-B". For other listings, use the country and type tabs.

Touching (or cursor over) a ship image produces an enlargement. Touch anywhere else (or move the cursor off the image) to close the larger image. Touching (or clicking on) any underlined name will link to a page with more information.

Although submarines are usually called boats, they are grouped with ships here.

Most of the information comes from Wikipedia.