HDML 1321 On Dry Land

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

Salvage - Progress Report 12 November

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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Rembrance Day 11 November

Seems the old war vessel has a sense of history...

HDML 1321 is afloat!

LEST WE FORGET

Tributes to Z-Special Unit

Salvage - Progress Report 10 November

After a battle to overcome the bottom’s grip on the vessel, lifting continued slowly most of Wednesday, great care being taken to avoid stress to the hull of HDML 1321. Near the surface a pause was made for the night and lifting will continue today.

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Salvage - Progress Report 8 November

Work continues. The salvage team is taking great care to ensure that HDML 1321 survives the lift with minimal damage.

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Update as at 8AM, divers have been on site this morning and continue to inflate bags to lift the vessel. A constant adjustment of slings to balance the vessel during the lift continues to be ongoing. This is to reduce the potential for damage to the vessel. 

Salvage Work Has Begun - Progress Report 8 November

From the Harbour Authority - Salvage of HDML 1321 is Underway

The work undertaken Monday has been successful with all the build up of sand etc removed from the around the hull. The salvage team were able to pass messengers under the hull and reported little resistance. This would indicate that suction may not be significant and hence less pressure on the hull as the air bags inflate.