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.

Media


News Articles

Royal Australian Navy:  HDML 1321

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) WA Branch Incorporated :
HDML 1321 | MV Rushcutter | Darwin Harbour



ABC NEWS


23 Oct 2016, 2:09pm :  World War II boat HDML 1321 sinks off Darwin; owners ordered to remove at own expense

26 Oct 2016 :  TV Feature : video no longer available however may still be viewed on Facebook.

19 November 2016


NT NEWS

October 21, 2016 10:30pm : We must save historic boat

October 22, 2016 E-News :  History Sunk


November 2, 2016 10:30pm : History must be salvaged


November 13, 2016 10:36am : Sunken MV Rushcutter lifted from Darwin Harbour


Perth Now

October 23, 2016 8:51am :  Boat used in WWII sinks in Darwin Harbour

NichiGoPress

October 24, 2016 : 第二次世界大戦中のボート､ダーウィン港で沈没 (Boat during the Second World War, sank in Darwin harbor) (in Japanese)

MFAME

October 25, 2016 :  World War II Boat HDML 1321 Sinks Off Darwin

The New Daily

4:36am, Oct 28, 2016 :  Uncertain future for sunken WWII boat in Darwin


Radio

20 November 2016 ABC Radio Darwin Second Interview HDML1321 




18 November 2016 Territory Talk Podcast interview with Luke Gosling OAM - Member for Solomon
"Morning host Daryl Manzie talks with Member for Solomon Luke Gosling about salvaging MV Rushcutter."

10 November 2016 Radio Interview ABC Radio Darwin Interview with Ambrose Palmer 



4 November 2016 Territory Talk Podcast interview with Luke Gosling OAM - Member for Solomon
"Morning host Daryl Manzie talks with Member for Solomon: Luke also discussed the fate of MV Rushcutter and hopes that it will be salvaged as a matter of priority." (5 minutes into interview)

How You Can Help #SaveHDML1321

You can help us to save her by donating the cost of your next coffee to the Save 1321 - Our Military Heritage gofundme campaign and by getting the word out there simply by sharing on your favourite social media platforms - just click the share buttons down below.

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