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    Moreton Bay Queensland Australia
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8th PRS 1943
Location
Moreton Bay borders Brisbane on the eastern coast of Queensland in Australia. Inside is Moreton Island. The Brisbane River empties into Moreton Bay. South Passage is located to the south. Borders the Coral Sea to the east.

Wartime History
During the Pacific War, Moreton Bay was used by Allies vessels as an anchorage.

SS Rufus King
On July 7, 1942 ran aground in South Passage of Moreton Bay

B-25D Mitchell 43-3488
Pilot Sieh crashed September 30, 1944, 2 missing

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Last Updated
March 20, 2022

 

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