HMAS Geelong (J201) was a Bathurst-class corvette of the Royal Australian Navy that served during World War II. The ship was built in Victoria, Australia, and commissioned in November 1941. It served primarily as an anti-submarine vessel, escorting convoys and conducting patrols in the waters around Australia and New Guinea. HMAS Geelong participated in several successful operations, including the sinking of Japanese submarines and the rescue of survivors from torpedoed ships. The corvette underwent various modifications and upgrades throughout its service, including the addition of new weaponry and equipment. In 1946, after the war ended, HMAS Geelong was decommissioned and later sold for scrapping. The ship's service and contributions during World War II are remembered as a vital part of Australia's naval history.

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