HMAS Silver Cloud (52) was a luxury motor cruiser, commissioned as a channel patrol boat operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II.

Keel and frames were of spotted gum, New Zealand kauri planking and Queensland maple superstructure and interior woodwork.

In 1978 when discussing the Battle of Sydney Harbour, Reg Andrew (former commander of HMAS Seamist) said Silver Cloud rarely ‘ever’ went on patrol as she was for ‘base duties and VIP cruises’.

On 12 July 1943 whilst getting underway at Hunters Bay, Sydney Harbour, Silver Cloud was consumed by fire.

A proposal was considered by the RAN for her to be re-built as a stores vessels, however, this was rejected and the remaining hull was sold to Lars Halvorsen and Sons.