Harbour Defence Motor Launch 1321 (HDML 1321) is known for her extraordinary service during WW2 behind enemy lines with Z Special Forces. During the 1950's HDML 1321 was used as a training ship and renamed Rushcutter. In 1971 she was sold to a private owner. HDML 1321 sank at her moorings in Darwin Harbour at 7.55am 19 October 2016 and efforts to save her for future generations is underway.

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Rushcutter's Demise

MV Rushcutter


MV Rushcutter sank at her moorings in Darwin Harbour at 7.55am 19 October 2016. 

The Rushcutter is the 73 year old historic vessel formerly Harbour Defense Motor Launch 1321. The last representative of the whole class of Australian Motor Launches used during WWII, not just the HDMLs but also for the Fairmiles.

Efforts are being made to save the vessel from being scrapped by the Port Authorities as usual port safety procedures dictate when owners are unable to fund their own salvage operation.

HDML 1321

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