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.

Saturday, 12 November 2016

Salvage - Progress Report 12 November

HDML 1321 breaks the surface on Remembrance Day 2016

After almost 23 days on the bottom of Darwin harbour, HDML1321 (MV Rushcutter) reached the surface on 11 November - Remembance Day.

The salvage crew will now move HDML 1321 to shore where it will be placed on hard standing and a full inspection made.

More information coming soon.
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