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.

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Monday, 21 November 2016

Progress Report 22 November 2016

Currently on shore HDML 1321 now needs to be relocated to a more permanent location for restoration work. The team is working overtime to this end.

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Saturday, 19 November 2016

HDML 1321 On Dry Land

HDML 1321 aka: Rushcutter at Bhagwan Marine east arm facility Darwin

HDML 1321 is on dry land however her future remains uncertain.


The 1321 is currently on the shoreline at the Darwin Bhagwan Marine East Arm facility where she is getting drenched with every high tide. Other salvaged wrecks are being burned just meters away from her.

Bhagwan Marine Office

Bhagwan Marine have given a deadline of Friday 25th to have the ship removed from the facility.
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