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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Thursday, 19 January 2017

Thirteen 2 One Tales - Destroyer Tango


HDML 1321 saw many years of service. During those years many men have trained and served on board the vessel. Today Tony Dixon shares his personal experience training on board HDML 1321.


NOT ALL AT SEA

by Tony Dixon


I was not balloted for National Service in the birth date lottery, and, whilst standing on Berala Railway Station one morning , waiting for my train to the City, I decided that I should do some form of volunteer service instead. For me, that would have to be the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.