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the Brisbane Graving Dock at Cairncross was commenced in August 1942 as an additional repair facility, in addition to South Brisbane Graving Dock, as a place for carrying out repairs on navy and merchant vessels. Approximately 100 vessels including 16 Australian and 23 British naval ships including small aircraft carriers, merchant ships, tankers, destroyers, and submarine tenders, were serviced at the facility.
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Bulimba District Historical Society Inc; Queensland WWII Historic Places Website
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Map References
QSA. QSA Series ID 2058 Moreton District Maps – A Series. 6 miles to the inch. Moreton District. 6 miles to the inch. Survey Office, Brisbane. 634905