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.

Thirteen 2 One Tales

HDML 1321 saw many years of service. During those years many men have trained and served on board the vessel.

HDML 1321 has touched many peoples lives, not all of them have served on-board her, however their stories are also a part of her history so they are included here.

Each story published here is retold as close to verbatim as possible with minimal editing to correct typos, spelling and the such.

It is my hope you will enjoy these insights into HDML 1321 own story.

Do you have a HDML 1321 tale to tell? Contact us to have it published on Historic Ship 1321.

Thirteen 2 One Tales - Destroyer Tango by Tony Dixon

Roger's HDML 1321 Model by Roger Pearson

Bottle A Day by John Kelly


Thirteen 2 One Tales Coming soon


Tiny Tait's Tale courtesy of Alan Tait

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