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.

Monday, 23 January 2017

Progress Report 24 January 2017





HDML 1321 is still in position on the shore line at the Darwin Bhagwan Marine East Arm facility and they are working with us to secure HDML 1321's future. 


The next step is to have a Marine engineer or surveyor asses the practicality of removing the engines to reduce weight so that she can be relocated.

Our current funding target is to reach $5000 to pay for this assessment and a diesel mechanic, with experience in marine engines to uncouple the shafts and gearboxes from the engines. The vessel must be in an upright position to do this.

We have been blessed so far in not having to use funds raised to date so we are close to being able to meet this target.


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