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, 10 November 2016
Salvage - Progress Report 10 November
After a battle to overcome the bottom’s grip on the vessel, lifting continued slowly most of Wednesday, great care being taken to avoid stress to the hull of HDML 1321. Near the surface a pause was made for the night and lifting will continue today.
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