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Huskisson, NSW
I posted the colour version of this one several days ago and decided to convert it to black and white.
I also posted information about the 1964 Voyager disaster which can be found there but here is the link again: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne–Voyager_collision
HMAS Adelaide (L01) is the second of two Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and is the largest naval vessel ever built for Australia. Construction of the ship started at Navantia's Spanish shipyard, with steel-cutting in February 2010. The ship was laid down in February 2011, and launched on 4 July 2012. Delivery to Australia for fitting out at BAE Systems Australia's facilities in Victoria was scheduled for 2013, but did not occur until early 2014. Despite construction delays and predictions, the ship was commissioned in December 2015.
Officially classed as a multi-purpose operation destroyer, this Kaiju Carrier is adept at striking from the sea while its reserves of heli-planes provide support from the air.
My biggest MOC. It's heavy. Hoping to clean up its structure a bit so it'll travel to BFVA without breaking into a million pieces.
Bio-cup 2022 Round 1
Theme: Kaiju
Sub-Theme: Aquatic
Royal Australian Navy submarine, HMAS Onslow.
The Oberon Class submarine was decommissioned in 1999. It's still close to operational condition.
Australian Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
HMAS Ovens, Oberon class submarine built at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company in Greenock, Scotland. In service with the RAN 1969-1995. 89.9 metres long and had a crew of 63. Propulsion: '2 English Electric main propulsion motors with 2 Admiralty standard range diesel generators'. Displacement: 2,070 tons. Motto: Silence is Golden. www.navy.gov.au/hmas-ovens
Now a permanent exhibit at the WA Maritime Museum.
The port side visible here is particularly in need of repairs. According to the guide there are no funds available for repairs at this time.
This shot of HMAS Gladstone in its namesake city is slightly illusionary. It seems to be in the water but is actually sitting on support cradles above the water line. This certainly reduces deterioration and maintenance. Gladstone is a Fremantle class ship and was laid down (commenced construction) in Cairns on 7 March 1983 and decommissioned on 13 March 2007.. It had a long and interesting history which you can read about here.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Gladstone_(FCPB_216)
HMAS Gladstone once patrolled Australia's borders.
Decommissioned in 2007 the RAN gifted the vessel to the city that the ship took its name, Gladstone.
Today she serves as a museum to allow the public a rare insight into life on board the vessel.
Gladstone Maritime Museum.
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.
The DDG of 1967 at the naval buoy off Point Piper. A 40' timber workboat is alongside doing tender duties.
The Royal Australian Navy steam yacht HMAS Franklin doubled as the Prince of Wales's (later King Edward VIII) Royal Yacht during his official visit to Australia in May, 1920. My restoration and digital hand colorization of Allan C. Green´a image in the Victoria State Library archive.
Here is some background information on Franklin, sold (as Adele) to the Australian Government by the original owner, Henry Dutton of Kapunda, SA , in1915 :
"As a member of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, Dutton has one of Australia’s finest pleasure craft built for him in 1906 by Hawthorns & Co. Ltd. in Leith, Scotland. Originally a yacht but converted to steam power, the Adele (145 feet or 44.2 metres long and 288 ton) had eight cabins panelled with hard woods, each containing lockers and drawers, dressing tables and wardrobes, and the wash basins with hot and cold water supply. The guaranteed speed was 11.5 knots on a measured mile. The Adele was bought by the Australian government from Dutton's estate and commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy."(adelaideaz.com)
"Adele was purchased from the estate of Henry Dutton, Kapunda, South Australia, by the Australian Commonwealth Government on 31st May 1915, for $21,500. She commissioned as HMAS Franklin, tender to the Royal Australian Naval College, Jervis Bay, on 14th September 1915. She paid off on 31st March 1921, recommissioned on 21st September 1921, and finally paid off for disposal out of the service on 18th September 1922. On 1st of June 1924, she was transferred (as a free gift) to the Administration of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea for the use of the Administrator and served this purpose in New Guinea waters for seven years. In 1932, for reasons of economy, she was laid up at Rabaul (New Britain) and was sold on 7th December 1932 to Mr. W. L. Buckland of Melbourne for $1,652. Subsequently, she was refitted as a private yacht for ocean cruising. Resold to C. H. Relph of Sydney, she lay for some years anchored in Rose Bay, Port Jackson.On 18th September 1939, Adele was requisitioned for war service by the RAN and commissioned HMAS Adele (Examination Vessel) on 20th October 1939. During World War II she served as a unit of the RAN Examination Service at Sydney and Darwin. In May 1943 she was operating on relief service at Port Kembla, NSW, when, on the night of 7th May during a storm, she collided with a breakwater and became a total wreck. She was named Franklin (1915- 1932) in honour of Sir John Franklin – Naval Officer, explorer and one time Governor of Tasmania.
(Naval Historical Review)
The Warship HMAS Choules in the early morning near Gabo Island. This ship rescued thousands of stranded tourists from the beach at Mallacoota during the Bushfire emergency in 2020 and I am guessing it has come back for a reunion of sorts.
FFG 05 HMAS Melbourne (iii)
After more than 27 years of service, HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05) entering "The Rip" one last time on Friday the 13th of September 2019, to visit her namesake city before she is decommissioned on 26 October.
Holbrook ... on our way home from Rutherglen.
David organised the submarine going to Holbrook after it was decommissioned.
Entry into Sydney harbour by HMAS Canberra for USS Canberra's ceremonial commissioning into the USN while in port which is the first time such an event has been held outside the USA.
HMAS Castlemaine is permanently moored at Gem Pier Williamstown as a Naval Museum. Shot just as the sun rose last Saturday.
Just back from a wonderful time at Cobbledicks Ford doing some habitat maintenance and today is Louise's birthday (where did that 20 years go) so will catch up when I can.
HMAS Vampire on her commissioning day on June 22 1959, shortly after her handing over at sea. Present was the then Minister for the Navy "Jolly" John Gorton who signed for the new ship. She was then put through her paces for the cameras resulting in some classic views.
General shortages meant that the Australian Darings were completed some years later than their RN sisters with commensurate improvements such as full air conditioning, improved accommodation (at the expense of one set of torpedoes), the Limbo anti submarine mortar and modified air defence. Air conditioning meant that scuttles (portholes) were only fitted to the hull in way of the galley and heads (toilets)- an instant identifier.
Again though the ships were limited as gun ships in the missile age and a modernisation for Vampire and Vendetta did nothing to address this, the costs involved being way too high.
Nonetheless they represented the zenith of their type and the technology; those who laboured to preserve Vampire for posterity should be commended.
Image scanned from Navy Historic Archive.
The Amphibious Assault Ship, HMAS Adelaide leaving Brisbane as she steams through Moreton Bay.
The Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD), also known as a Landing Helicopter Dock, project provides the Australian Defence Force with air-land-sea amphibious deployment.
These 27,000 tonne ships will be able to land a force of over 1,000 personnel by helicopter and water craft, along with all their weapons, ammunition, vehicles and stores.
The Marksman class destroyer leader at Melbourne between the wars.
From a glass plate negative by the late Allan C. Green, held by the State Library of Victoria.
HMAS Otway, Holbrook ... on our way home from Rutherglen.
When David worked for the Government, he organised the submarine going to Holbrook, after it was decommissioned.
The Net class Boom Defence Vessel in her later guise as a "special duties" ship, post- 1956.
She had started life at Cockatoo Island in 1939 and was based at Sydney until the outbreak of war when she moved north to Darwin. She survived the bombings of 1942 but didn't return to Sydney until 1950.
Although slow and ponderous these ships were indispensable for rescue, salvage and oceanographic work; it's likely that some of her duties in later years were tied to anti submarine research and therefore sensitive- of note here is the RFDF coil mounted before the funnel for use in detecting submarines that she could never conceivably catch!
Uncomfortable in any sea the decks were often awash and several portholes have been welded up in this view. In an effort to increase speed (max 9.5kts) while leaving harbour the stokers have just cranked up the oil sprayers in the boiler room, but have done so without finesse.
Paying off in 1958 she was replaced by the newer but similar HMAS Kimbla who also inherited the claim to being the Navy's slowest ship (and the associated mirth).
Kookaburra was sold for scrap in 1965 but sank in Rozelle Bay two years later awaiting demolition. She was raised and towed to sea in 1970 being scuttled about 4 miles off Sydney.
Apologies are made for blemishes in this photo but it's too good a capture to ignore!
www.navy.gov.au/hmas-kookaburra
Imagery scanned from Naval Historic Archives.
One of sixty Australian built Corvettes and the only one still afloat. She is permanently moored at Williamstown and is open to the public. Over coming days I will post some shots from inside.