HMAS Diamantina (K377) deepest known part of the Indian Ocean on 7 February 1960, which was named Diamantina Deep after the ship. Based in Fremantle, Western Australia, "Diamantina" remained in service as an oceanographic vessel until 1980; she briefly interrupted these duties in March 1963, escorting the royal yacht during Queen Elizabeth II's tour to Australia. "Diamantina" paid off from the RAN on 29 February 1980, and was the last World War II-era frigate to serve Australia. "Diamantina" was handed over to the Queensland Maritime Museum to be permanently berthed in the South Brisbane Dry Dock located on the Brisbane River at South
HMAS Diamantina (K377) High Command to the surrender of Torokina on 8 September 1945. She was also involved in the surrenders of Nauru on 13 September and Ocean Island on 1 October; both ceremonies conducted on her quarterdeck. "Diamantina" returned to Sydney, arriving at Garden Island on 13 December 1945, with 78 passengers embarked. The ship remained in Sydney until 1 February 1946, when she departed for a patrol in New Guinea waters. "Diamantina" returned to Sydney in mid-June, and after sailing to Williamstown was paid off into reserve on 9 August 1946. The ship was awarded the battle honour "Pacific 1945" for