HMAS Coogee was a Royal Australian Navy auxiliary patrol boat during World War II. Originally a civilian vessel, it was requisitioned by the Navy in 1940 and used for anti-submarine and convoy escort duties along the east coast of Australia. The ship was armed with depth charges and anti-aircraft guns to defend against enemy attacks. In 1942, Coogee was involved in a friendly fire incident when it accidentally fired upon another Australian ship, resulting in casualties. The ship also participated in the rescue of survivors from sunken vessels and the interception of enemy submarines. After the war, HMAS Coogee was decommissioned and returned to civilian service. The ship's wartime service and contributions to the Australian war effort are commemorated through various memorials and exhibits.

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