August - September - October, 1969
Registered in ' -ilia for Tran»mis»lon by foif ai a Periodical 30 T^s^l I V THE NAVY In the world of The magazine of the Navy League c; Australia lifting and hoisting (Registered in Australia for transmission by post as a Periodical) Vol. 31 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1969 No. 3 FAVCO is CONTENTS Pag* Pog«
Mossago from Hio Minister for th. Navy Week in Australia — Pro- Navy - 3 gramme of Events — all States 24 almost Mossogo from the First Naval Garden Island Dockyard — Map- Member 7 Open Day, 27 September 33 Now Oceanographlc Ship for The Big One by Galatea 35 everywhere R.A.N 7 New Hydrographic Ship for R.A.N. 49 A Big Birthday Party at D.A.N. Air The Mystery of the Sea by >. W. Station — Nowra 9 Tindall SI Fast Combat Support (AOE) 17 Join the Australian Sea Cadet 21 years of the Fleet Air Arm ss Corps 21 Making an Estuary Safe for Ships Join the Navy League 23 in Fog by G. A. C. Brooke 61
Plus tundry itorlii and photograph) The views expressed in articles appearing in this publication are those of the authors concerned They do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, the Navy League, or official opinions or policy Published by the Navy league of Australia, 66 Clarence Street, Sydnoy, N.S.W., 1000; Tel.: 29-6531 Postal Addr.li- Box 1719, G.P.O., Sydn.y, N.S.W., 2001 All Corr.tpond.nc. Should be Directed ro the Editor EDITOR: D.nnii P. Trick.H, Esq., Bon CI 78, Clarence Shoot Poll Office, Sydnoy, N.S.W., 2000, Australia. ADVERTISING AND PUBLICATION: PERCIVAl PUBLISHING CO. PTY. LTD. SYDNEY MELBOURNE ADELAIDE BRISBANE PERTH HOBART 106 tfend.rson Rd. 17 Elizobelh St 17 Currie St. 546 QMW St. 53 St. George's Tc. 152 Collins Sr. Alexandria. 2015 Melbourne. 3000 Adelaide. 5000 Brisbon., 4000 P.rth 6000 Hobart 7000 Phono 69 6231 Phone 62 6411 Phon. 51 6225 Phono 31-2531 Phono 23-2031 Phono 23-732
THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA
'ATRON: The Governor-General.
FDERAL COUNCIL Secretory: Miss E. C. Shorrocks. 528 Collins South Australian Division tsidenh Commander J. B. Howse. V.R.D. Street, Melbourne. 3000. Patron: His Excellency, The Governor ol R.A.N.V.R. Queensland Division South Australia, Jepvty President: Lt. Cmdr. F. G. Evons. 'otron: His Excellency, The Governor of Chairman: T. Francis Matters. Esq. M.B.E., V.R.D., R^.N.V.R. Queensland. Hon. Secretary: Miss Penny Wardle. Box s crttory: Lt. Cmdr. A. A. Andrews. M.B.E.. Chairman: Surgeon Commander A. H. Robert- 1529M, G.P.O., Adelaide. 5001. R.A.N (Ret'd), 28 Royal Street. Chats- son, R.A.N.V.R. The ever increasing demand for efficient cargo the construction of the World Trade Centre, New wood. N.S.W., 2067. Hon. Secretary: J. L. Anderson, Esq., Box
tugust-September-October, 1969 THE NAVY P**e One WeJda^e jrom 1."Jlie ^YFjin liter j?or tlie Wavy The Hon. €. R. KELLY
Navy Day This year comes shortly affer The announcement of three important new ships for the Royal Australian Navy. One, the proposed Fast Combat Support Ship, will give the Navy greatly increased flexibility in maintaining the operational effectiveness of fighting units far from shore supply bases. The other two ships will give the Navy a far greater capability to meet its increased commitments in Hydrography and Oceanography.
In addition, new long range sonar equipment for R.A.N, submarines will give them greater operational capability while a command team training simulator will significantly improve the training of personnel for this branch of the Navy.
In the past year the flagship H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE has completed an extensive refit and has been re-equipped with the most modern aircraft suitable for her role. The third Oberon-class submarine, H.M.A.S. OVENS, will reach Australia on her delivery voyage shortly after Navy Day. And the last of the present programme of River-class destroyer escorts, H.M.A.S. SWAN and H.M.A.S. TORRENS, will commission in the next twelve months.
The Navy has continued to meet the Australian Government's commitment to Vietnam. The Jaring-class destroyer H.M.A.S. VENDETTA is now serving there with the U.S. Seventh Fleet, eplacing the guided missile destroyer H.M.A.S. BRISBANE which served with distinction in her Hrst tour of duty in Vietnamese waters.
This year BRISBANE'S two sister ships, H.M.A.S. H03ART and H.M.A.S. PERTH, which have each had two tours of duty with the U.S. Seventh Fleet, both received United States Navy Unit Commendations for meritorious service in Vietnamese waters.
The strength of the R.A.N, continues to grow. More ships are being added to the Fleet and oersonnel numbers are steadily increasing.
The Navy is now stronger in both ships and men than ever before in peacetime. It has never >een more ready to fulfill its role in the defence of Australia.
OUR COVER Patrol Boat H.M.A.S. Barbette IR.A.N. official photograph)
Pag* Two THE NAVY Auguft-S.pt*nlb«r-0 Phone: 51-5108 After Hours: 48-5513 Radio and Telegrams: LEEWARD, BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Navy Week is a suitable time to check" the validity of the requirements for the R.A.N., that is, to see if it is still needed. In this brief message I will limit my case to three points. 1. It was said some considerable time ago that whoever commands the sea — EXCHANGE HOTEL commands the trade, whoever commands the trade of the world commands' the riches of the world and consequently the world itself. This saying KILCOY, OLD. remains true today. <• ' ,. . >. ..< .. 2. If is a matter of history that the development of institutions believing in true freedom occurred principally in those nations which border the ocean. (Proprietor: HUGHIE McNAMARA) If we can ensure control of those ocean areas which are necessary for our purpose then we are doing our part in the preservation of freedom. Icy Cold Ale Always on Tap — Friendly Welcome Assured 3. The primary role of the Australian Services is safeguarding our national interests. The latter might be stated as being the security of our country, Permanent or Casual Accommodation — Hot and Cold the free movement of our commerce, assisting those countries with mutual interests and honouring our treaty obligations. Water — Excellent Table — Only Best Ales In conclusion the R.A.N., assisted where necessary by the other Services, Wines and Spirits Stocked has firstly the task of maintaining the freedom of Australia from anyone who would try to impose his will on us and, secondly, assisting other countries in j accordance with the policy of our democratically elected government. No one PHONE KILCOY 1 should doubt the importance of those tasks nor the essentiality of the Navy to perform them. Augu,t-S.pt.mb.r-Octob.r, 1969 THE NAVY Auguit-S.pt«mb«r-OctobOT, G. M. Industrial Electrics Limited Electrical Contractors—Engineers and Electrical Maintenance Specialists — Armature Winding and Re-winding Specialists 290 COMMERCIAL ROAD PORT ADELAIDE, 5015 Telephone: 4-1801 Th. Gov.mm.nl ha* opprov.d th. Royal Awitralion Navy canttnKting a ihlp to undortak. ocoonogrophic rtManh. At prat.nl th. Navy hot only on. ihlp far oc. olographic thip work. H.M.A.S. DIAMANTtNA, which wa> bvltl in IMS and li do. I. go out of Mtvlco In 1974. Information on wator t«mp.ratur.i, curr.nl,, tollnlty and th. natwr. el th. MO b.d I* Important in onH-uAmorln. warfar. and in planning min. warfar. and mln. CHnhr-mMum op.rotioai, Organography alto hat civilian ln.or.ti and platform llmo wilt b. mad. avaltabl. t. unhr.nltl.t and ott>.r r.(arch organltafiont. VVu'ined FOR SERVICE Fnm Iht Vhfyrdt of tnd boHkd by NEW OCEANOGRAPHIC SHIP H. BURING & SOBELS LTD. CITY MUTUAL LFE WATERVALE-SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOR AUSTRALIAN NAVY Head Office: 30 GILBERT PLACE, ADELAIDE 51-1884 ASSURANCE SOC. LTD. South Australian Sales Agents: Approval has been given for a 1974 will be similar in design to R. W. CLAMPETT & CO. ENTIRELY AUSTRALIAN be by diesel engines. She will be Fisher Timet, Mile End 57-8011 •••ew oceanographic ship to replace H.M.A.S. Moresby, the R.A.N.s constructed in an Australian ship- l.M.A.S. Diamantina, a frigate large hydrographic ship built in yard at an estimated cost of $11,958 Interstate Representatives: completed in 1945 and converted in Australia and commissioned in million. The total project cost in- SYDNEY: H. G. BROWN & SONS PTY. LTD. S Gibbes Street, Chatswood ALL CLASSES OF LIFE AND 959-60 to the oceartographic role. 1964. The new ship will accommo- cluding spares, shore support and >he has been employed full-time on date 13 scientists (compared with initial maintenance costs is $16,732 MELBOURNE: MACKENZIE TOOTELL PTY. LTD. GENERAL INSURANCE 'ceanographic work, including six in Diamantina) and. as she will million. 19-21 Malmsbury Street, Hawthorn ruises undertaken for civil authori- have greatly improved research faci- BRISBANE: NATHAN & WYETH PTY. LTD. ies such as C.S.I.R.O. and universi- lities. she is expected to double the The advance in oceanographic 19-21 Whaft Street i-s. But her space is inadequate and effectiveness of civil and military studies, allowed by the use of this PERTH: JOHNSON, HARPER PTY. LTD. e is unsuitable for carrying the research programmes. ship, will greatly increase the 61 Canning Highway, Victoria Park « >11 range of equipment necessary The new oceanographic ship, be- R.A.N.'s anti-submarine capability City Mutual Building 'jr military oceanography. She because of a greater knowledge of HOBART: F. CHANCELLOR PTY. LTD. ing designed by the Navy, will be 32 Darey Street, Hobart 118 KING WILLIAM ST. could not be retained economically 315 feet long. 44 feet wide and will the ocean environment. It will also n service beyond 1974 and no other displace about 2,300 tons. She will provide more information for testing LAUNCESTON: JOHN McKENZIE & CO. PTY. LTD. hip in service or reserve is suitable have a platform and hangar for a R.A.N, equipment at sea, for the 63 Cameron Street, Launceston ADELAIDE —8-5611 or conversion. helicopter which will be carried investigation of the economic poten- when the ship is converted to a tial of the seabed and waters and The ship to replace Diamantina in hydrographic role. Propulsion will for scientific research projects. Faf* Si* THE NAVY AWJVTL-S^pKfiibar-OTTABW, 1964 ^ugust-September-October. 1969 THE NAVY Seven CLARK BROS. A.F.D.A. A Big (William J. Clark) Birthday FUNERAL DIRECTORS Party NIGHT OR DAY TELEPHONE 34-5455 at the R.A.N. Air Station 15-17 Argyle Street, Hobart —Nowra Tasmania On Sunday, 12 October, the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Australian but even this element was dropped Navy will celebrate the 21st anniversary of its reforming and to mailt in the latter days of World War II. the occasion H.M.A.S. Albatross, the R.A.N. Air Station at Nowra, H.M.A.S. Albatross was re-com- N.S.W., will hold an Air Day. missioned in 1938 and sailed to the The name Albatross has long been H.M.A.S. Albatross, were a mixture United Kingdom as part payment associated with the Royal Austra- of naval and Air Force personnel for three cruisers—Perth, Hobart lian Navy and Naval Aviation. In but the maintenance personnel were and Sydney. After the war, H.M.S. 1922, the Australian Government from the R.A.A.F. Albatross was sold to a Greek ship- Adelaide Ship Construction approved the purchase of a sea- ping line and once more returned to plane carrier to be built at Cocka- After four years in commission. Australia as the Hellenic Prince too Island Dockyard. This vessel H.M.A.S. Albatross was paid off carrying migrants from Europe. A DIVISION OF ADELAIDE STEAM SHIP INDUSTRIES PTY- LTD. commissioned as H.M.A.S. Alba- into reserve. In the years that fol- In 1948 when the Royal Austra- tross in 1929. lowed, a small nucleus of Fleet Air lian Navy revived the Fleet Air The aircrew, who flew the nine Arm aircraft (Seagulls and Walrus) Arm, Albatross was the name aptly Seagull V aircraft carried by were flying from R.A.N, cruisers chosen for the Naval Air Station at Builders of Steel Ships to 400 ft. length. Coasters, Tugs, Fishing and Service Vessels Sole Australian Licensees For Hydroconic and Towmaster Ship Construction Cables: "HYDROCONIC", Adelaide DUNNIKIER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, S.A. 5015 Telephone: 49-8371 The Australian Built Seaplane Carrier AL8ATOSS wot commissioned in 1*29. fo». Eight THE NAVY Augi»t-S.pt«nb.r-Oct.b»r, August-September-October, 1969 THE NAV> the 21st Carrier Air Group and arrived in Australia late 1950. Three of the squadrons (805, 808 and 817) combined to form th« Sydney Air Group and it was this group that served in the Korean War late in 1951 and 1952. A second tour by R.A.N, squadrons was car- aimers L Corner ried out in 1953 while the Korean cease fire talks were in progress. Over the years, many types of aircraft have seen service with the R.A.N. In addition to the Sea Furies and Fireflies, Tiger Moths, Wirra- ways, Austers and Dakotas were to be seen in the skies over Nowra. A Sea Otter arrived with the 21st Car- rier Air Group to act as a search and rescue unit. In 1953, the first R.A.N, helicopter, the Bristol Syca- For the widest range of more, came into service and in 1954 Vampire jet trainers were intro- duced. sheet metal machinery in In 1956, the newly acquired car- rier H.M.A.S. Melbourne arrived SKYHAWK A-4G The A-4G Skyhawk it a modem tactical lighter/bomber powered by a P A W J52-P-8A from the United Kingdom with the twin spool turbo jet developing 9300 lbs. thrust at Ma level. This gives the Skyhawk a second generation of carrier borne maximum spood of 600 knots* ot sea level, a transonic performance and an Initial rat* Australia of climb of 10,000 ft./min. Tho A4 carries two 20 mm cannon with 100 rounds por gun aircraft, the Sea Venom (All Wea- Internally, and up to 7,000 lbs. of my combination of air/air missiles, rockots and bombs ther pighter) and the Gannet Anti- on 5 wing stations. The A4 can t' oir refuelled by another A4 or tanker aircraft, and has an unrofuol led ferry rang* of 2,000 mll.s with underwing tanks. submarine aircraft. In 1963, Wessex Inclinable Presses Nowra on the N.S.W. South Coast. Press Brakes The airfield, with its satellite at Jervis Bay. was built for the R.A.A.F. during World War II. In Platen Presses 1944 the airfield was transferred to Straight Sided Presses ihe Royal Navy for Fleet Air Arm (raining and as a shore base for the Folder & Benders Carrier Air Groups of the British Pacific Fleet. Pan Brakes After the war, the Air Station was left in a care and maintenance Plate Curving Rolls • ondition until 1947 when renova- ion commenced for the intended Corrugated Curving Rolls e-commissioning in 1948. Two major events took place in Tinsmith Jenny's 1948. On 28 August, the 20th Car- Cut off Machines rier Air Group commissioned at the Naval Air Station. Eglington and ihree days later H.M.A.S. Albatross commissioned. The R.A.N. Fleet Air 4 Chalmers & Corner Pty. Ltd. Arm was re-borne. H.M.A.S. Sydney, the newly ac- uired Light Fleet Carrier, brought MANUFACTURING AND GENERAL ENGINEERS he 20th Carrier Air Group from he United Kingdom arriving in Jervis Bay in May 1949. The Air HMiTiNnce^and Factory: DAVEY STREET, MOOROOKA, QLD. Group comprised of two squadrons. Postal Addrqfbs:"P.O. Box 47, Salisbury North, Queensland, Australia. 4107 805 Squadron equipped with Hawker Sea Furies, and 816 Squadron — Telegrams: "Chalfor"—Telephone: 47-1910 equipped with Fairy Fireflies. Eighteen months later, two more squadrons (808 and 817) formed Poge Ten August-September-October, 19 August-September-October, 1969 Anti-Submarine helicopters were added to the list of front line air- craft and two Westland Scout Heli- DILLINGHAM - The Shipyard work. The third generation of Front on the West Coast Line aircraft arrived in Australia in 1967. These were the A4G Sky- Dillingham Shipyards (W.A.) Pty. Ltd. arc engaged in a dramatic hawk, S2E Tracker and the Wessex expansion of facilities at North Fremantle and in particular at copters were acquired for survey Geraldton where $200,000 has been invested in modern workshops 31B helicopter. These aircraft have and equipment. These two large engineering shops, staffed with skilled personnel and equipped with modern precision already been embarked in H.M.A.S. machinery, offer comprehensive facilities for both marine Melbourne and are proving to be a general engineering and industrial services . . . For further great asset to the fighting arm of the information contact the General Manager. R.A.N. Consistent with the Government's decision to send Australian forces to Vietnam, was the formation of the DILLINGHAM SHIPYARDS R.A.N. Helicopter Flight (HFV). The first detachment of aircrew and maintenance personnel was integra- ted with a U.S. Army assault Com- GRUMMAN S2E TRACKER pany. It was an unusual combination The Trocker it on onti-submarine aircraft capable of seorching for, detecting, localising, (W.A.) PTY. LTD. tracking and destroying submarine*, ~|h originally designed in 1949 and first Mown hut time has proved it to be a most in 1952, the Tracker it ttill considered ft* most formidable carrier based anti-submarine effective and efficient outfit, one that oircraft in the world. The original aircraft proven engines ond airframe now carry Ship Builder., Ship Repairer., Kngineers has drawn favourable comment available- 9 CorUtill Street, North Fremantle. P.O. Box 50 North Fremantle 6159 from many quarters. R.A.N, helicop- Telegraphic Address "Southstips" Perth Phone 5-4622 ter pilots have also served with No. Air Group and H.M.A.S. Albuiross. The gates of H.M.A.S. Albatross '> Squadron (R.A.A.F.) in Vietnam. the Fleet Air Arm is preparing to GERALDTON DIVISION will open to the public at 10.00 a.m. Now twenty-one years after the share its birthday with the general on Sunday 12 October. A large Ftshermans Wharf, Geraldton, P.O. Box 292, Phone Geraldton 21-2033 commissioning of the 20th Carrier public. range of static displays together with a variety of mobile displays, is planned to keep the public enter- tained prior to the main event in the afternoon—the flying display. The static displays will cover all aspects of Naval life and it is antici- pated that over thirty stands will be on show. The mobile displays Available at all Leading include a diving demonstration, a band display and recital, sky diving, Clubs and Hotels gliding, a P.T. display and "Beat Retreat". The two hour flying display will feature all current R.A.N, types and Distributed by: will include a thrilling performance by the "Ramjets", the Skyhawk aerobatic team. A novelty act will be the dropping of a car from 500 feet. This car, donated by McLean Ford of Nowra, will be driven to the helicopter before being hoisted aloft and dropped. This demonstra- tion will show onlookers what hap- pens to a car being driven at 65 111-113 St. George's m.p.h. if it stops suddenly. Light refreshments will be avail- Terrace, Perth, W.A. able on the station and parking and entrance are free. Given good wea- WESTLANO WESSEX MK31R ther. Air Day 1969 promises to be The WesHond Wessei Mk31t it modem anti-submarine helicopter capable ef locating and destroying submarine* by one of the greatest shows ever seen modem American medium range ton or tot which 1« on the south coast of N.S.W. and helicopter hovers close to the tea, and the crew listen for the i submarine contact. Thi* combined with medem radio Is^'alfows for those wishing to attend the best Wettex to take its place with surfote ships in defenct advice that can be offered is— The aircraft is pew rod by carries a crew 7 pilots, 1 observer/Tactliol Navigator and "COME EARLY". P«9e Twelve THI NAVY August-September-October, August-September-October, 1969 COO LAIR EVAPORATIVE AIR CONDITIONING FLER CO. & STAFF H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL The light fleet carrier H.M.A.S. Melbourne Guaranteed Rust Free for a Life Time "Sealed (S.A.) PTY. LTD. joined the R.A.N. Fleet In 1956 and origin- Unit" Motor with 2 year Free Replacement ally carried a squadron of Sea Venom Warranty, Minimum Selling Prices Only Avail- fighters and two squadrons of Gannet Anti- able from Genuine Retailers — Don't say Cooler submarine aircraft. Later one Cannot squad- say "COOLADT ron was replaced by a squadron of Wessex Manufacturers of: Anti-submarine helicopters. After an oxten- LOUNGE, DINING AND OCCASIONAL a full outfit of the R.A.N.'* latest aircraH, Skyhawk, Trackers and Wessex 31B. seen Coolair ALSO OFFICE FURNITURE here ranged on the flight deck. Manufacturing Company 9 FERRY AVENUE 13-17 GUMBOWIE AVENUE EDWARDSTOWN, S.A. 5039 EDWARDSTOWN, S.A. or Phone: 76-5255 or Telephone: 76-1522 H.M.A.S. ALBATROSS—OPEN DAY Programme off Events SUNDAY, 12 OCTOBER. 1969 10.00 a.m. Open Gates 1.00 p.m. Sky-Diving Display Adelaide* JcreihtAt Printer*10.3 0 a.m. Diving Display 1.10 p.m. Gliding Display 11.30 a.m. Band Display 1.30 p.m. Flying Display commences Producing efficiently printing of all kinds from 11.45 a.m. Arrival of Senior Guests 3.30 p.m. Flying Display concludes simple business cards to major printing and 12.30 p.m. Diving Display 3.45 p.m. "Beat Retreat" — R.A.N. Band 12.45 p.m. P.T. Display 4.15 p.m. Official Party departs packaging contracts — no job too small or too large. SUBSCRIPTION FORM TO "The Navy". Box CI7K, Clarence Street Post Office, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000. Australia. THE GRIFFIN PRESS I enclose SI.60, being * subscription to "The Nary" magazine for 1} years (refer notes below). N»me Street 262 MARION ROAD NETLEY, S.A. (Postcode 5037) TELEPHONE: 53-2271 Suburb State CITY SALES CENTRE: 51-4421 -::- Social Stationery Enquiries: Post Code Date Ground Floor, "Advertiser" Building. (Please Print Clearly) THE NAVY Augutt-September-October, Augu>t-S>pf«mb*r-0 Charlicks Papersacks The acquisition of a fast combat support ship will enable other R.A.N. Fleet units to operate for sustained periods at long distances from base facilities (see pnotos). The proposed ship is designed to The new support ship, whose range of several thousand items of replenish ships of all sizes in the oflicial designation is AOE, will be naval stores including electronic R.A.N, fleet with a wide variety of able to carry several types of liquid spares and general hardware, and consumable stores fuel and am- fuels at the same time. These will machinery spares not normally car- include furnace fuel oil. diesel and ried in the ships themselves. Manufacturers of munition while they are under way turbine fuel. Ships will also be able to obtain .it sea. This will enable them to re- Heavy Duty Papersacks victualling stores including clothing main on station instead of returning As well as liquids the AOE will and fresh, frozen, chilled and canned as Containers for All Products to port. Including Ships Kitchen Refuse be able to carry ammunition, a food. CLEVELAND TERRACE OTTAWAY, S.A. 42611 The Beer Queenslanders Prefer! Call for Icy-Cold Sparkling Amber Section drawing* of Australia's fast Combat Support Ship (A.O.E.). August-September-October, 1969 Pago Seventeen Best Wishes to Navy Week from V. BOALCH ^kipping fyehU CUSTOMS-SHIPPING FORWARDING AGENTS Operating Managers and Steamship Agents P.O. BOX 290, FREMANTLE FAST COMSAT SUPPORT SHIP 16 PHILLIMORE STREET, FREMANTLE, W.A. I. M^Vt^uXTSZ J JZ'^L'Vi JftS, "ISP" 'It " k;"' >- *". Amtrollon Nav,. Th. U.I, Phone: 5-4366 Phone: 5-4366 Ammunition will be stowed in Vertical replenishment by heli- It will have a length of 540 feet, specially fitted compartments with copter has been developed success- a beam of 72 feet and be equipped controlled atmosphere and special fully by the U.S. Navy and will with four medium speed diesel en- safety arrangements as appropriate. gines driving two controllable pitch enable the R.A.N, combat support Best Wishes to the Navy League from . . . As well as the usual method of propellers through reduction gearing. replenishment by line or hose strung ship to replenish several ships at the between two moving ships, it is same time. It is intended that the ship be planned for the AOE to carry two built in Australia. The cost of the AUSTRALIAN FORWARDING helicopters to enable stores to be The design of the AOF is for a project including construction, spare ransferred by vertical replenish- ship with displacement of about parts and shore support equipment nent. 20.000 tons. will be about $42 million. AGENCY (W.A.) PTY. LTD. Customs, Clearance, Shipping and Forwarding, Air Cargo, Cartage and Storage CONTRIBUTIONS INVITED Th* editor invites persons to submit articles, photographs and Drawings Offices: All Australian States, U.K., N-Z. (Black Ink) for inclusion in the magazine, but regrets that no payment can be Agents: AUSTRALIAN MEADOWS AIR CARGO PTY. LTD. made for contributions submitted. Contributions should be addressed: The Editor, (International Aircargo Forwarders) "The Navy", Box C178, Clarence Street Post CfSca, Sydney, N.S.W., 2000, Australia. P.O. Box 484, Fremontle The Editor, does not hold himself responsible Cor manuscripts, though every 4 HIGH STREET, FREMANTLE, W.A. effort will be made to return these with which a stamped and addressed envelope Phone 5-4684, 5-4685 is enclosed. Augu»t-S.pf«mb.r-Octob«r, 191 Pag. EightMn THE NAVY Auguit-SaptamtMr-OctolMr, 1969 THE NAVY Pag. NinctMn AUSTRALIAN SEA CAMT CORPS HOLLAND PARK & If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 years The Australian Sea Cadet Corps is Cadets are no* required to undergo general sporting activities and other a voluntary organisation admini- any medical varied subjects. MARSHALL ROAD DRIVEWAY stered by the Commonwealth Naval fully injured Instructional camps are arranged Board and The Navy League of on duty. for Sea Cadets in Naval Establish- (Proprietors, ROY and BRIAN SADE) Xustralia. ments, and they are also given Paradea are held on Saturday after- opportunities, whenever poasible, to The aim of the Australian Sea certain Units bold an undertake training at sea in ships Cadet Corps is to provide for the ic night a week. of the Royal Australian Navy. spiritual, social and educational wel- FOR ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS — Lubrication Service Cadets, if considering a sea career, fare of boys and to develop in them The interesting syllabus of training are given every assistance to join character, a sense of patriotism, covers a wide sphere and includes the Royal Australian Navy, the self-reliance, citizenship and dis- SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES seamanship, handling of boats Mercantile Marine or the Royal cipline. under sail and power, navigation, Australian Naval Reserve, but there TOWING SERVICE Uniforms are supplied free of physical training, rifle shooting, sig- is no compulsion to join these Ser- charge. nalling, splicing of wire and ropes, vices. For further information contact the DivUooal Senior Officer in your State, adaf the Form provided below. 922-926 LOGAN ROAD HOLLAND PARK, QLD. Senior Officers, Australian Sea Cadet Corps Phone: 97-5484 NEW SOUTH WALES: Staff Office Cadets. H.M.A.S. VICTORIA: C/- Room 8, 8th Floor, 528 Collins St.. Watson. Watsons Bay, N.S.W. 2030. Melbourne, 3000. QUEENSLAND: C/- Box 376E, G.P.O., Brisbane WESTERN AUSTRALIA: C/- 182 Coode St.. Como. 4001. 6152. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: Industry SOUTH AUSTRALIA: C/- Box 1529M, G.P.O., House. National Circuit, Barton, 2600. Adelaide, 5001. NORTHERN TERRITORY: Box 444, P.O., Darwin, TASMANIA: C/- 5794. Best Wishes to Navy Personnel TO: The Senior Officer. Australian Sea Cadet Corps JUST DIAL 910191 I am interested in joining the Australian Sea Cadet Corps and would be pleased to receive further information. FOR NAME YELLOW CABS STREET SUBURB STATE OR TERRITORY. POST CODE SAFE — SPEEDY — TRANSPORT PHONE No AGE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME BY SKILLED (Please print clearly) COURTEOUS DRIVERS Please address your envelope to the Senior Officer in your State or Territory- list of addresses above Augutt-S«pt»mb«r-O (Established 1855) 30A ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE "The Civilian Arm of the Navy" PERTH, W.A. Branches at: The principal objective of the a valuable reserve for the Naval DIVISIONS Phone: 23-1866 Navy League of Australia is to Service. New South Wales — Box 1719, WHYALLA, PORT AUGUSTA, PORT PIHIE, stress the vital importance of Sea G.P.O., Sydney, 2001. We invite you to swell our ranks Power to the Commonwealth of Victoria — Room 8, 8th Floor, 528 AND PETERBOROUGH, S.A. and so keep up to date with Mari- AND Nations and the important role Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000. played by the Royal Australian time Affairs to help to build an Navy. ever-increasing weight of informed Queensland — Box 376E, G.P.O., Head Office: Brisbane, 4001. BENSON DISTRIBUTORS The League, in conjunction with public opinion. The Navy League Tasmania — PTY. LTD. the Commonwealth Naval Board, will then become widely known and 26 HENLEY BEACH ROAD administers the Australian Sea exercise an important influence in South Australia — Box 1529M, Cadet Corps, by providing finance the life of the Australian Nation. G.P.O., Adelaide. 3001. MILE END, S.A. 5031 162 WELLINGTON STREET PERTH, W.A. .ind technical sea training for boys The League consists of Fellows Western Australia — 182 Coode who intend to serve in the Naval or and Associates. All British sub- Street, Como, 6152. Telephone: 57-4182 Merchant Services, also to those Phone: 23-5288 jects who support the objectives of Australian Capital Territory — 60 sea-minded boys, who do not in- the League are eligible for member- Limestone Avenue, Ainslie, 2602. tend to follow a sea career, but ship Members receive copies of the Northern Territory -— C/- H.M.A.S. who given this knowledge will form League's magazine "The Navy". Melville, Darwin, 5790. Best Wishes to all Navy Personnel from . . . Ian Bradbury & THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA Trident Marine Associates Application for Membership To: The Secretary, Service REAL ESTATE AGENTS The Navy League of Australia, ( Division). ARE AWARE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF OUR DISTRICT AND CAN GUARANTEE TO Sir. 636 GOODWOOD ROAD ARRANGE AT ANY TIME THE BEST POS- I am desirous of becoming a Member of the Navy League of Australia with whose SIBLE DEAL ON MATTERS CONCERNING objects I am in sympathy. DAW PARK, S.A. 5041 REAL ESTATE — HOUSES, LAND, ETC. (Mr.) Name (Mrs Phone: 30-4503 (Miss) For Sales and Service and (Rank) FOR COMPLETE SATISFACTION Please Print Clearly. Distributors for: OR CALL FOR ADVICE TO: OFFICE: Street Suburb State POM Code TURBO JET PROPULSION Cnr. Moreing & Davis Roads, Signature Date Attadale, W.A. Enclosed is a remittance for $4.20 being my first annual subscription. AFTER COMPLETION, THIS FORM SHOULD BE DISPATCHED TO YOUR DIVIS- Phone: 76-2963 '•*>'- After Hours: 64-1806 IONAL SECRETARY — NOTE LIST OF ADDRESSES ABOVE. Page Twenty-two THE NAVY Auguit-September-October, 1 A»I< Navy Week In Australia 1913—The Australian Fl..t itearm into Sydney Harbour. the birth of Australia, so the latter Programme of <£uenti arranged for Tjavy IVeeh, 69 Navy Week is one week in each their own money and manned in year when Australians from coast to large proportion by their own men; announces its coming of age. its coast are urged to pay grateful the nucleus of what they hoped recognition of the growing respon- tribute to those who have served would be their own Fleet. sibilities of nationhood, and its NEW SOUTH WALES and those now serving Australia The Squadron comprised the resolve to accept and discharge at sea. During this week it is fit Battle Cruiser Australia; Light them as a duty both to itself and AUSTRALIAN SEA CADET CORPS and proper that a nation of free Cruisers. Encounter, Sydney, Mel- to the Empire. The Australian Fleet men and women give well-deserved bourne and the Torpedo Boat is not merely the embodiment of honour and recognition to the Destroyers, Warrego, Parramatta force. It is the expression of Aus- Units of the Australian Sea Cadet Corps will be open for public inspection on Saturday, 4 patriotic and victorious achieve- and Yarra. tralia's resolve to pursue, in free- October, 1969, between 2.00 and 4.00 p.m. Cadets will be available to conduct visitors on tours ments of its men of the sea. It is It is appropriate at this time to dom. its national ideals, and to hand of inspection. the week for Australians to re- tecall the words expressed by the down unimpaired and unsullied the dedicate themselves to those prin- then Prime Minister of Australia, heritage it has received, and which A list of the training ships is detailed hereunder: ciples of freedom and self-govern- The Honourable Sir Joseph Cook: it holds and cherishes as an inviol- ment which they cherish. It is a "Since Captain Cook's arrival, no able trust. It is in this spirit that week in which grateful citizens Australia welcomes its Fleet, not as TRAINING SHIPS ADDRESS should salute their Royal Australian more memorable event has hap- an instrument of war. but as the ALBATROSS Navy and make sure that it is pened than the advent of the Aus- Wollongong Harbour Front, tralian Feet. As the former marked harbinger of peace." adequate to fulfill its contribution Below Flagstaff Point, to our national security. WOLLONGONG. PARRAMATTA Ella Street, In the Royal Australian Navy RYDALMERE. the month of October has always NAVY LEAGUE LUNCH SHROPSHIRE Hutton Street, held special significance. The 21st I NEW SOUTH WALESI CANTERBURY. commemorates the 164th anniver- sary of the victory of the Battle of 1969 SIRIUS Cahill Park, Trafalgar. Fought in the Atlantic, Levey Street, off the southern coast of Spain, it HOTEL AUSTRALIA ARNCLIFFE. was the last great Naval battle to [CARNEUAN ROOM) "Snapper Island", be fought under sail alone. SYDNEY FRIDAY, 3 OCTOBER, 12.45 p.m. via Iron Cove Bridge, Fifty-six years ago, on 4 October, Launches run from 1913, the Australian Fleet steamed ALL WELCOME Elliott Street Wharf, into Sydney Harbour. Navy Week Particulars May Be Obtained From— ROZELLE (2.00-2.30 p.m.). 1969 was planned to coincide with the anniversary of the Fleet's entry. LT.-CMDR. A. A. ANDREWS, M.B.E., R.A.N. [RETD.) TOBRUK R.A.N. Drill Hall, BOX 1719 G.P.O., SYDNEY, N S W. 2001 Off Nobby s Road, The arrival of the ships in 1913 NEWCASTLE. was an event Australians had looked Telephone: 31-5830 or 41-4218 forward to for half a century. They WARREGO Gale Street, were their own ships, paid for by WOOLWICH. Pag* Twenty-four August-Septefnber-October, 194" Aoguit-Septembor4>ctobor, 1949 THE NAVY Twenty •Ave BEST WISHES TO NAVY ASSOCIATION MVY WEEK IN AUSTRALIA WALKERS LIMITED 1969 23 BOWEN STREET MARYBOROUGH, QLD. — Pngramme erf CtehU — also at MACKAY, QLD. NEW SOUTH WALES Saturday, 27 September 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. Garden Island Naval Dockyard open for public • GENERAL ENGINEERS AND SHIP BUILDERS inspection (refer map, centre of this magazine). Sunday, 28 September Special Church Services — St. Andrew's and St. We have recently completed a contract for the R.A.N, for 10 Patrol Boats 100 ft. in length. Mary's Cathedrals. Friday, 3 October 12.45 p.m. Navy League Luncheon — Hotel Australia (Cornelian Room). Currently under construction:— Memorial Parade and Fly Past of R.A.N. Aircraft 1 315 ft. DREDGER — The Centotaph, Martin Place, Sydney. 1 SIESMIC SURVEY VESSEL Monday, 6 October to Sunday, 12 October Naval Displays in Hyde Park — Part of Wara- 1 OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY VESSEL tah Week Celebrations. Tuesday, 7 October 12.30 p.m.-2.00 p.m. Navy Band Concert — Wynyard Park. Wednesday, 8 October 12.30 p.m.-2.00 p.m. Navy Band Concert — Hyde Park. Phones: Maryborough 2321 Mackay 2471 Navy Band Concert — Wynyard Park. Thursday, 9 October 12.30 p.m.-2.00 p.m. H.M.A.S. ALBATROSS, Nowra, Naval Air Station. Sunday, 12 October 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. OPEN DAY—THEME: "The Fleet Air Arm Comes of Age". Plans include flying displays, aircraft static displays and combined Navy Bands (refer article "A Big Birthday Party" at the R.A.N. Air Station, Nowra). The Queensland Tobacco Leaf Industry Ranks as the State's Third Largest VICTORIA Agricultural Industry in Value of Production. The destroyer H.M.A.S. DUCHESS will be in Melbourne during Navy Week. Sunday, 28 September Church Service at Christ Church, South Yarra. Continuous Research ensures Leaf of the Monday, 29 September Golf Day at Waverley Golf Club. Band and P.T. Display in National Mutual Highest Quality. Plaza. Tuesday, 30 September Wardroom Mess Dinner, H.M.A.S. CERBERUS. Thursday, 2 October Navy League Dinner Dance at Royale Ballroom. Inserted by: Friday, 3 October Navy Week Ball at H.M.A.S. LONSDALE. Saturday, 4 October Navy Day Handicap at Flemington Racecourse. Open Day at H.M.A.S. CERBERUS. Sunday, 5 October Church Services at St. Patrick s and St. Paul's THE TOBACCO LEAF Cathedrals. March and Shrine service followed by Reception at H.M.A.S. LONSDALE. There will be various displays, etc. through MARKETING BOARD the week in the City and Suburbs. 369 GEORGE STREET, BRISBANE QUEENSLAND The Fleet Oiler H.M.A.S. SUPPLY will be in Brisbane during Navy Week. Phone: 2-9060 Friday, 3 October 8.00 p.m. Ipswich and West Moreton Sub Branch of the Naval Association Ball at Ipswich. 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. H.M.A.S. SUPPLY open for public inspection. 8.00 p.m. Annudf Raval Re-union dinner. Cairns. August-Saptambar-Octobar, 19< Twanty-tbc THE NAVY - - • . ' August-Saptambar-Octabar, 1949 THE NAVY P®9* Twenty-seven Saturday, 4 October The following A.S.C.C. units will be open for public inspection. 2.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. T.S. ENDEAVOUR, Cairns. T.S. PIONEER, Mackay. Woodward Manufacturing T.S. CORAL SEA, Townsville. T.S. GAYUNDAH, Brisbane. T.S. MAGNUS, Brisbane. Pty. Ltd. T.S. PALUMA, Brisbane. T.S. BUNDABERG, Bundaberg. 1.00 p.m. Navy Week Swimming Carnival at Southport 278 NEWMARKET ROAD WILSTON, QLD. Pool, Southport. 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. H.M.A.S. SUPPLY open for public inspection. MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY LOUNGE FURNITURE 7.45 p.m. Old Ships' Re-Union at H.M.A.S. MORETON. Navy Day Re-Union, Gladstone. Buy Better Buy Direct Sunday, 5 October 9.00 a.m. Naval Wreathlaying Service, Gladstone. Factory Prices 9.30 a.m. Mass at St. Agatha's. 9.45 a.m. Service and wreath laying ceremony at Naval Enquiries Phone: 56-6237 Memorial Cairns, Ipswich. 11.00 a.m. Seafarers' Service at St. John's Cathedral. 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. H.M.A.S. SUPPLY open for public inspection. 1.00 p.m. Navy Week Aquatic Carnival at Goodna Recrea- tion Reserve. 3.00 p.m. Naval Remembrance and wreath laying cere- mony at Shrine, Anzac Square. Monday, 6 October 7.00 p.m. School talks. Naval Association Church Service at St. Aga- tha s to present Chaplain ROWAN with Naval Association Chaplain's badge. 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. H.M.A.S. SUPPLY open for public inspection. Tuesday, 7 October 12.30 p.m. Naval Memorial Club opening by Naval Officer- in-Charge, Queensland. 7.00 p.m. Norman S. PIXLEY Maritime Museum officially opened. H.M.A. Ships MORETON and GAYUNDAH open for public inspection. Wednesday, 8 October 12.30 p.m. Navy Golf Day at Nudgee Golf Club. Thursday, 9 October 7.00 p.m. H.M.A.S. MORETON Wardroom "At Home", by invitation only. Friday, 10 October 8.00 p.m. Maritime Ball at Cloudland. Re-Union by Darling Downs Sub Section of the Naval Association. Augu*t-S*pt«mb«r-Octob«r, 1 Auguit-Saptombar-Octofcor, 1949 THE NAVY Pog« Tw»nty-«lflhl THE NAVY Twsnty nine Saturday, 11 October 2.00 p.m.-4.30 p.m. T.S. TYALGUM, Southport open for public in- Best Wishes from . spection. WANT A HOME? 7.00 p.m. Navy League Dinner. Well Consult THE MASTER BUILDER Trafalgar Dinner proposed by Royal Naval WALLER & SONS Association. p.m. Navy Week Trotting Cup at Redcliffe Trotting C. & V. Persichitti Carnival. PTY. LTD. Sunday, 12 October 12.30 p.m. Navy Bowls Day at Wavell Heights Bowling Club. 100 HUBERT ST., EAST * SHIPS CHANDLERS & PROVIDORES 2.45 p.m. Sea Cadet Ceremonial at Brisbane Grammar • VICTORIA PARK, W.A. School ground, Gregory Terrace. 9.00 a.m. Wreath laying ceremony at Toowoomba by the Darling Downs Sub Section of the Naval HOMES BUILT TO YOUR OWN DESIGN Association. CITY — SUBURBS — COUNTRY 122 AUGUSTUS STREET Plans and Free Quotes —On Hill in Dale GERALDTON, W.A. TASMANIA by Sunny Beach Navy Week activities include:— A FIRM WELL KNOWN AND RESPECTED la) Photographic display in the State Library (d) Free film show at a Hobart Theatrette. TH Build A Home Within Your Keach" THROUGHOUT R.A.N. CIRCLES Foyer. |b) Window displays in provincial centres. (e) Wreath laying ceremonies and church ser- Phone: Geraldton 21-1677 (c) H.M.A.S. BASS open to visitors. vices. Telephone: 61-4057 A.H.: Bluff Point 23-1255 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 18-25 September Royal Guard formed by Junior Recruits and R.A.N. Recruiting display at Royal Agricultural Show. Good Wishes to NAVY LEAGUE Best Wishes to the Navy League from . . . 23 September Junior Recruit passing out parade at H.M.A.S. E. N. THOMAS & CO. LEEUWIN (25th intake|. Welded Plastics 4 October Navy Week Race Meeting at Belmont. 5 October Navy Week Church Service at Perth and Fre- Seabourne Marine mantle. Co. Navy Week Service at Fremantle War Memorial. 11 October Navy Cup Trotting Meeting at Richmond Race- Suppliers of: Incorporated with way. BOAT FITTINGS AND ALL BRIGG JAMES MOTOR TRIMMERS 17 October Navy Ball at East Fremantle Town Hall. BOATING EQUIPMENT 101 ALBANY HIGHWAY Stockists of: VICTORIA PARK PETER FLETCHER This Space Sponsored to all Navy Personnel from . . . BOAT PLANS AND BOAT KITS Specialists in High Frequency Electronic Welding of Plastic Tarpaulin,Caravan Annexes, W. ANGLISS & CO. (Aust.) Agricultural Sheetings, Etc. PTY. LTD. ALL MEATS AND FRESH PROVISIONS McCOY STREET MYREE, W.A. Phone: 61-4741 108 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORT ADELAIDE Phone: 30-3302 A.H.: 60-2190, 39-3484 Phones: 51-5441 — 4-1749 THE NAVY August-S*p4*mb«r-0 ELIZABETH BAY VISITORS DEPARTING BY F! NOT" OPEN TO SHOULD FOLLOW THE SIG THE PUBLIC . KERRY LANDING, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / -7— jr nor NOT OPEt^ ^S&ONAVJT, §5f|SS022^ ^OPEN TO 'TO THE THE PUBLIC PUBLIC / EN TRANCE U. <1 l COW PER WMAQP (90AO GARDEN ISLAND NAVAL DOCKYARD OPEN DAY Dockyard and certain vessels alongside will be open for Inspection V. by the Public, between 2.00 and 5.00 p.m- As various events are OXLEV MELBOURNE scheduled they will be announced over the Public Address System. EVENTS WILL INCLUDE:— |a) INSPECTION OF R.A.N. SHIPS (b) ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS (c) BAND CONCERT (d) CLEARANCE DIVING DEMONSTRATION ALSO DISPLAYS OF:— (1) AIR WEAPONS (2) TORPEDOES AND MISSILES (3) AIR AND SUBMARINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NUMEROUS POINTS Pag* Thirty-two August-S«ptMnb*r-Ocfob«ff 1969 Augusl-S*pt*mb«r-Octofa«r, 1969 Thirty-Din ¥ The Best to the "Navy League" & Members I COMENG from . . . THE BIG ONE t* W.A. GOLDHELDS »>m>»»»»»4<>m*»»»*»»»* Second of the series: by Galatea* In the early afternoon of 7 April, 1945, a great ship lay laid down in May, 1940 at Yokosuka. METAL TRADERS almost stopped in mid-ocean with a thirty-degree list to port. Navy Yard. Shinano was, in fact, the • GENERAL ENGINEERING Her upperworks were scorched evidence of a savage mauling last vessel to be actually completed but, alas, not as a battleship. It be- inflicted by carrier-borne bombers of the United States Navy came obvious as World War II pro- • STEEL FABRICATIONS and from myriad points of her shattered hull, dark oil vomited ROLLINSON STREET gressed that there would no longer to form an aura of destruction around the dying ship. She had be any need in the Imperial Japa- • PRESSINGS SOUTH FREMANTLE been brutally disembowelled by at least a dozen torpedo strikes. nese Navy for vessels so large and costly as battleships. So, after losing, At approximately 2.15 p.m. she need be, of facing in combat and • GUILLOTINING much of the aircraft-carrier force rolled onto her port side and gradu- defeating Ihe existing American fleet at the Battle of Midway in June. • BUYERS OF ALL SCRAP METALS ally slipped beneath the surface. A< of 14-inch battleships, logether with 1942, it was decided to modify the she went down, her remaining maga- their projected and greatly enlarged Well-known to all Members plans of Shinano in order that she • BEST PRICES PAID zines and boilers violently exploded, 16-inch sisters. It was hoped to might be completed as a carrier. She thereby damning forever any chance achieve this by building them to was finally ready for trials in late of survival for all but 260 of her standards of excellence that would November, 1944. Phone: 79-1691 total complement of 3.590 men. enable them to out-gun any existing • She was the remaining member of a or projected battleship, either built The last of the intended four WOOD STREET class of four ships, and was Ihe big- or building anywhere in the world, never progressed beyond initial con- gest. most powerful Dreadnought Ihe and by possessing armour protection struction stages. Laid down in BASSENDEAN, W.A. Telephone: 5-2873 world has ever known. Her name of such magnitude that it would November, 1940, at Kure Navy was Yamato. This, in brief is her render these ships proof against Yard, she was known to her buil- story. aerial bombardment, as well as ders simply as Hull 111. Her con- other battleships ordnance and tor- struction. however, was halted be- pedo attack. Good high speed cruis- cause of the prevailing state of tht There were originally four vessels ing properties were also considered Japanese economy: the incomplete in her class and. in complete defi- Yamato was the first of the quar- hull being finally scrapped in 1941. Best Wishes to the Navy League from . . ance of the Washington and London Best Wishes to Navy Week from . . . tet to be built: her keel being laid Treaties, design studies were initi- A fifth ship—Hull 797—was plan- at the Kure Navy Yard circa 1937. ated for them in 1934 and progressed ned under the 1942 Programme, but The exact date is uncertain. She through 23 different stages before was cancelled when this particular was followed, in this order, by arriving at a final plan in 1937. They programme was rescinded. C J. ELLERSHAW Musashi (built by Mitsubishi), and Jeffery's off were intended to form a force of by Shinano, this ship's keel being Meanwhile, building of Yamato invincible Dreadnought, capable, if and Musashi proceeded quickly. & CO. PTY. LTD. However because of their intended Harrogin purpose and of course their immense size, Japanese naval architects and ^ Food Exporters ordnance experts had to rely almost entirely on their own design re- ENSIGN STREET sources as, in matters such as main Exporters of Fruit, Grain, Cereals, armament, hull design and armour NARROGIN, W.A. protection, these ships would be Meat, Crayfish, Dairy Products, Etc. unique and at the time of con- struction had no equivalent. O Friendly Service O Panel Beaters In July. 1917, the Tyne ship- FREMANTLE MARKETS building firm of Armstrong Whit- e Spray Painters O Motor Body Repairs worth and Sons completed the light FREMANTLE, W.A. • 24 Hour Towing Service battle cruiser H.M.S. Furious for the Royal Navy. This ship was Phone: 5-3926 (3 lines) totally unique in so far as she Phone: 81-1056 mounted a main armament solely of two 18-inch guns. The guns, Telegraphic Address: however, proved to be a structurally "ELLERSHAW", Perth & Fremantle Emergency After Hours: 81-1895 shattering weapon on such a lightly built ship and she was converted- •otttohlp YAMATO at 27 knot. —tHo yoar, 1941 into a partial aircraft carrier with August-Soptombor-Octobor, 1969 > Ttilrty-Svo- Pag. Thirty-four me NAVY Auguit-Soptombor-Octobor, 1 Best Wishes for Navy Week from . . . HOTEL CHARLES (JACK SHEEDY, Licensee) 509 CHARLES STREET, NORTH PERTH — 24-1051 Th. to,rt»r SHIN*NO. win orlglnolly loid down I. It 40. o> a l„p...|ot«..hlp .1 th. YAMATO CLASS W.A.'s Centre of High Class Entertainment DINE AND DANCE TILL MIDNIGHT 6 Nights a Week . . . Mon. to Sat. H.M.S. FURIOUS, cm- pi.* tarrl., In 191C, Our Company's contribution to W.A.'s SUPPORT THE ond later Hind hi W.Hd War 5. N.I. industrial requirements has been vast. th. IS H» Major products, not only in Western Australia, but throughout the length and breadth of this great continent of ours RED CROSS have been contributed to with the supply of many specialised products. We propose Donate Blood a flying-olf deck forwards of the The effects of blast on the upper We cannot progress further with- to continue being in the forefront of pro- bridge. She was fully rebuilt as a deck could be solved only by the out including a very special ship. Remember! the Life you Save — more orthodox carrier in 1918 and erection of special enclosures for Main armament guns were never gressive development, providing the best the two guns were transferred to the ship's boats and for the same noted as featherweights and those of of engineering facilities and ability. may be your Own monitors and. subsequently, were reason the entire tertiary anti-air- Yamato and her sister were extre- mounted at the Singapore Naval craft battery were behind shields. mely heavy. In addition, their bulk Base. presented the ordnance factory with Yamato carried a secondary arma The gun itself was a complete more than a few headaches when ment that was extremely heavy even success and the Japanese Navy De- it came to transporting them from when compared with American partment continued development of factory to shipyard. VICKERS HOSKINS this calibre gun in the 1930s, later standards on this subject. Twelve This Space Donated by a Wellwisher 6.1-inch 'surface' guns were moun- And so the 1939 Programme al- producing their own example of 18.1 lowed for the building of Kashino; ted in four triple turrets and twelve in the Interests of inch calibre—nine of which were a vessel of 10,360 tons displace- 5-inch guns in six dual turrets were chosen for installation on board ment, whose keel was laid at the PTY. LTD. installed purely as anti-aircraft guns! THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUST. Yamato and her sisters. The statis- Nagasaki yard of the Mitsubishi tics of this main battery would have As the war progressed, her tertiary Company on 1 July, 1939. She was arid impressed even the mi.. lubberly of battery was increased to 113, 25 specifically designed and built for BASSENDEAN observers. Each barrel was 70 feet m.m. cannon in triple and single the task of transporting the massive Western Australia THE RED CROSS long and fired an enormous 3.220 mounts, with four 13 m.m. cannon turrets and 18.1-inch guns from the pound shell, which was capable of added almost as an afterthought in factory to the fitting-out yards where penetrating the thickest existing two light dual mounts. To cap it the various battleships were await- armour, even at the absolute range all. Yamato carried her own air ing completion. of approximately 31 miles. reconnaissance capability in the form The ship was constructed along The guns were mounted in sepa- of six fighter-seaplanes. tanker lines with two large holds FUNERAL DIRECTORS rate sleeves in three triple turrets and gave Yamato a broadside weight MEAD SON & CO. of 28.800 pounds as against 18,900 pounds: the latter being the broad- E. W. (Win) MEAD side weight offered by Ihe latest American battleship, U.S.S. West 190 ALBANY HIGHWAY, VICTORIA PARK, W.A. Virginia. There is no record of OUR DIGNIFIED SERVICE WITHIN RANGE OF ALL Yamato ever firing a full broadside DAY AND NIGHT either in practice or battle. However, the concussive effect upon those within, let alone without, the ship Phone: 61-1158 or 6-3482 of even one turret firing must have been absolutely stunning. Kl. 43-111 (taod atmoft) •> Ih. Mlh Flfhto, SMM. Auguil-Saptafitbar-Octobar, 1949 THE NAVY .Pag* Thirty-fix THE NAVY Aitgu.t-Saptatnbar-Octobar, and hatches which were capable of handling the turrets en bloc. As an additional safety and security mea- sure, the normal double bottom was JKr>(//AMMHBT ALBION HOTEL extended up the ship's sides to form STIRLING HIGHWAY COTTESLOE, W.A. a double hull. These extra precau- tions were taken in view of the ex- (LES HENDRIE, Mine Host) clusive nature ot her intended cargo. Also fitted were new high-tempera- THE HOME OF SPORTSMEN ture and pressure boilers from Ger- Swan Lager at its Best — Counter Lunches a Speciality many. together with the latest re- Ki 43-11 of the Fighter Senai, 1st Chutal Beautiful New Winter Lounge action turbines. lems under difficult conditions. It is II; finally being sunk at Midway in following the completion of the worth noting that, when viewed June 1942. Phone: 3-2021 Yamalo class battleships, Kasliino from above, her hull had the same was converted into a fast armed long bottle-nosed appearance that The hull of Tosa was to provide ammunition transport, and the huge characterised the later Iowa class invaluable data for the future. In- hatches were sealed up. This was a of American battleships. corporated in her design was a new task for which she was admirably type of inclined armour. This per- suited, however her services to the In term of armour protection, the mitted less plating to be used for story and figures are equally start- ihe same degree of protection at- Best Wishes to Navy . . . Imperial Navy came to an abrupt Greetings to all R.A.N. halt on 9 September. 1942 when she ling. The terms of the 1921 Wash- tainable with more orthodox, thicker was sunk by the submarine U.S.S. ington Treaty forced many nations, armour-plating. The new inclined Personnel from Growler. including Japan to change their syl- armour proved to be highly resis- labus of dreadnought construction. tant to shells and torpedoes, and Hotel As Yamalo's hull took shape, Among the vessels scheduled for was therefore included in the hull several features that were new to sacrifice by Japan were the brand design of Yamalo. Japanese naval architecture ap- new 38.500 ton high-speed battle- peared. She was one of the first ships Kaga and Tosa. Kaga won a In keeping with her size, Yamalo Walker & Holmes Australia Amagi ships to be fitted with a bulbous reprieve when the new carrier (as well as Musashi) could boast of bow which, it was found, had the was damaged beyond repair on the a greater tonnage of armour protec- EDWARD ST. FREMANTLE effect of decreasing wave resistance. building slipway by the great earth- tion than that carried by any other W.A. At the other end, an auxiliary rud- quake of September 1923. Kaga took warship, past or present. The main Pty. Ltd. der was placed ahead of the main her place and went on to serve with armament turret-faces had the TOM BROWN rudder to lessen handling prob- distinction as a carrier in World War thickest plate ever devised for a ship Office: Invites All Naval Personnel to Join Him at HOTEL AUSTRALIA in FREMANTLE, for 45 QUARRY STREET Fine Service and Beer at its very Best. FREMANTLE, W.A. BOOMERANG BAR —FOOD LOUNGE HOTEL AUSTRALIA SHIPS CHANDLERS & BUTCHERS FREMANTLE, W.A. Phones: 5-2571, 5-3119 Phone: 5-2542 Best Wishes to the Navy League from . . . Gtedthical RALPH M. LEE (W.A.) PTY. LTD. E ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 5 JARVIS STREET, O'CONNOR, W.A. Phone: 50-1275, 50-1276, 50-1277 The carrier KAGA, before conversion, she was to be Hie first of Ihe KAGA Class Battleships. Her keel was lol«l down on mmm 19 July, 1929, but was scheduled for scrapping in compliance with the Washington Naval Treaty. August-September-October, 1969 TW NAVY Page Thirty-nine Page Thirty-eight THE NAVY August-September-October, 1 of war. i-e.: 25.6 inches! That which covered the remainder of the turret Best Wishes to the Navy from: was 20 inches thick, and each com- plete installation (minus guns) tip- NORM AND PEG SMITH of the ped the scales at 2.774 tons. The barbettes upon which Ihe turrets NORTH DANDALUP HOTEL rested had a 22-inch casing and main-deck armour was 7.75 inches NORTH DANDALUP, W.A. thick. Friendly Service, Cold, Creamy "Swan" on Tap; The hull belt was 16.5 inches Convivial Atmosphere; Regulars and Travellers alike Most Welcome thick, however it covered only 53.5 per cent of the waterline. Not with- Phone: 207 standing this in-built Achilles Heel. Yamato carried a total weight of almost 23.000 tons of armour pro- tection. which was 2.000 tons more than Ihe total displacement of Japan's first modern dreadnought; the Best Wishes to the Navy League from . Kawachi. At Ihe time of her com- DO THE RIGHT THING ALL THE TIME pletion in 1912. Kawachi (along with her later sister Settsu) was one Fremantle Surplus Stores A Kawonishl Nlkt Kyogu ("ton") tighter Seaplane, similar aircraft wore vsod of the most modern battleships in aboard YAMATO. Pty. Ltd. Always Serve the world and mounted twelve 12- Specialists in all Industrial Clothing inch guns in four triple turrets as well as an extensive 12-inch thick At the Kure Navy Yard. Yamato the Flag Ship of Admiral Isoriku 61 HIGH STREET, FREMANTLE main armour belt. was completed in an atmosphere of Yamamalo, she passed through the FIREARMS AND ALL CAMPING SEPPELTS almost unbelievable secrecy. A gigan- Bungo Straits on the way to the GEAR REQUIREMENTS Strangely enough, despite this tic sisal rope screen covered the Midway Islands, south of Honolulu. entire slipway, and workers were Telephone: 5-2223 Medium Solero Sherry massive tjnnage of armour. Yamato The voyage passed without inci- forbidden to leave Ihe area under was noI the most heavily protected dent and she returned safely to All Navy Personnel Especially Catered for pain of solitary imprisonment for Yokohama without being sighted by dreadnought ever built. This honour life. All unnecessary civilian person- any of the Allied forces. was reserved for the American Iowa nel were cleared from the immediate class, which sported a 19-inch thick area on the date of her launch (15 It was not until Christmas night. December. 1941). and at the fitting- 1943. that the giant vessel first struck Recommended to all Navy Members main belt extending over two-thirds Best wishes to the R.A.N. 1969/1970 from — out basin she was entirely covered trouble. She was cruising at medium MOBIL SERVICE STATION of their entire length. Turret armour by camouflage nets and screens. speed 180 miles north of Truk was uniformly thick at 18 inches. Island in the Carolines group. With- McLean Bros. & Rigg Ltd. CAMBRIDGE MOTORS When you realise that this class was For two years after her launching. out any visual warning from the CNR. CAMBRIDGE 4 HARBOURNE STS., 20,000 tons lighter than their American naval circles buzzed wilh lookouts, two torpedoes flashed WEMBLEY, W.A. rumours about a colossal ghosl ship Ewing Street Bentley, W.A. Yamato opposite numbers, it is not through the water to strike home if Repairs and Lubes if Large Stocks of the Japanese were supposed to have hard to see how such c comparison on Yamato's starboard bow. The Spare Parts if We are Experts on Holden constructed. Her first extensive voy- tremendous double explosion caused can be made. Distributors for Australian Wirerope Works and VW Repairs age began in May. 1942, when, as more noise than damage: however, Pty. Ltd. Newcastle Attention is our Motto! they were enough to send Yamato Under Personal Supervision of back to Japan for repairs. Shipping Specialists if Suppliers to the R.A.N. ADRIAN GODDARD & BOB LOWRY She did not venture out again Phone: 68-2561 PHONE: 81-1035 until 21 October, 1944. when, ac- companied by her sister ship Musashi, she left Lingga in Malaya as part of a spearhead force inten- Best Wishes to the Navy League from . . . ded to slab at American cargo ves- sels stationed at Leyte. She was MITCHELL'S SOUTHERN BAKERY sighted almost immediately upon entering her intended area by 11 LITTLE HOWARD STREET FREMANTLE, W.A. carrier-borne reconnaissance aircraft. Both ships went immediately to WHOLESALERS if RETAILERS action stations once they realised All varieties in any quantity available they were compromised. This was not a moment too soon, as, within For our prompt service to ships V-v minutes, swarms of torpedo-bombers and household customers from Admiral Halsey's carriers des- cended upon them. Phone: 5-2246 A.H.: 30-3066 The bulk of the attacks seemed Iowa Clan Battleship. Missouri (61} and Now Jeney (62). to be directed against Musashi and •August-Soptonifaor-Octobor, If Augusf-September-October, 1969 TH« NAVY Foily one and Shikoku and after sunrise on Best Wishes lo all Naval Members from — Best Wishes lo all Naval Personnel from — 7 April, reached a position almost due south of Kagoshima. At exactly ADELAIDE SKIN DIVING "MITCHCRAFT" MARINE 8.00 a.m. she altered course towards Okinawa. CENTRE - R Manufacturers of "Mitchcraft" Sea Skiff Fast Two hours and seven minutes Fishing Boats; "Mitchcraft" all purpose Clinker Full range of Underwater Gear for both later she was sighted by reconnais- Buill Trailer Boats: Ocean Racing Yachts Built: sance aircraft and the report radioed Amateur and Professional including Motors Supplied and Filled: All General Boat immediately to Vice-Admiral Mit- Repairs • "403 Wet Suits for Divers and Surfers scher's carrier task force steaming about forty miles to the south-west. 7 COMPTON STREET, ADELAIDE 37 BOLLON ST., KILKENNY, S.A. 5009 By 10.26 a.m. all available torpedo bombers and fighters, minus re- Telephone: 51-6144 Phone 45-8692 A H. 45-1648 serves, had shot off the carrier's decks and the last act of the drama began. Best Wishes to all Naval Members from — Grumman Av^gongovo in. -rvic. during World War II ond continued In use ALLIED ENGINEERING until 1954. Aircraft of this type wore u^d to hunt YAMATO. PHILLIPS & HENDERSON PTY. LTD. Members of the Stock Exchange the first four waves of bombers sent of Adelaide the beach at Okinawa. Yamato had Specialising in Steel Fabrications, Boilers and Brookman Buildings the big Dreadnought reeling. just completed repairs following a Pressure Vessels 35 GRENFELL STREET Almost immediately she flooded brush with U.S. destroyers in the ADELAIDE. S.A. 5000 heavily fore and aft as a result of China Sea. and at the time of the Phone: 8-5511 27 PALM AVE., ROYAL PARK, S.A. the combined bomb and torpedo Okinawa invasion, was swinging attack and slowed down very quickly round her anchor at Mitajuri. Naval Phones: 4-1335, 4-2151 to little more than ten knots. Headquarters in Tokyo, alarmed at the inroads made into their territory A second attack followed closely at Okinawa, ordered the comman- on the first and after absorbing an ding officer of Yamato, Captain estimated ten more heavy bombs Agira, to raise steam immediately. and the last of twenty direct hits Best Wishes from WIRRULLA HOTEL His orders also directed him to take Mitsubishi Ki 46-11 ("Dinah"), the out- by torpedoes, she keeled over and Yamato. in company with two standing W.W.II Japan... reconnais- sank beneath a curtain of steam and cruisers and ten destroyers, and sance aircraft. EXETER HOTEL smoke. WIRRULLA HOTEL head for Okinawa in order to bom- (BILL McCAULEY, Prop.) bard the enemy. Several flights of Japanese air- (S. L. & M. V. WALDIE. Props.) Meanwhile, despite three direct bomb hits on her topside, Yamato craft rose to meet Vice-Admiral Noted For Customer Service And barely showed a dent. Feinting west- Mitscher's attacking force, but the THE BEST BEER Well Stocked Bottle Department ward. she gave Halsey's bombers the Americans rammed through them in overwhelming strength and com- CIVILITY & FRIENDLY SERVICE slip and ploughed along the hazar- pletely smothered the Japanese EXCELLFNT ACCOMMODATION dous reef-strewn waters of San SEMAPHORE ROAD, EXETER, S.A. fighters. Bernardino Strait. She emerged just Telephone: 49-6716 Phone: WIRRULLA, S.A. 19 prior to first light at 7 a.m. on 24 Having disposed of the meagre October, and promptly got the shock air-cover offered by the Japanese, of her life. In full view of her the American aircraft pounced on bridge staff lay the six escort car- The Navy type carrier reconnaissance the escorting destroyers and cruisers. riers of Rear-Admiral C. A. plane SAIUN C61 (MYRT). Within minutes, the light cruiser Sprague. Once again Yamato's crew Yahagi went spiralling to the bot- Kindly Sponsored by . . . This space sponsored lo all Naval Personnel went to action stations and within tom in a flurry of spray and bursting At this stage of the War, Japan's with the Compliments of . . . minutes had opened fire from A and bombs. oil fuel supply was extremely criti- J. L. GAMEAU B turrets at a range of 38,000 yards. cal and, at the time of departure, One by one, ship after ship was The shells fell only one hundred Helena Rubinstein and Other Cosmetics only the Flag Officer in charge of disposed of until all but Yamato had PRIME'S RAILWAY HOTEL yards short of one of the carriers the squadron (Admiral Seichi Ito) either been sunk or had fled. Baby Requisites and Foods (Messrs. L. C. & N. I. PRIME and then, for reasons still unknown, and Captain Agira knew that Then the big moment arrived. Gifts, Camera and Films — All Dispensing Your Genial Hosts) Yamato went about and retired at Yamato had only enough fuel for Back on the lead carrier, the com- full speed. This had been one of Telephone: 45-1278 a one way journey. In short, the ship mander of the American Air Group, the very few occasions when the ST. VINCENT STREET PORT ADELAIDE was on a suicide mission. Commander H. N. Houck, sen! six CNR. CRITTENOON » GRANGE ROADS colossal 18.1-inch guns were ever torpedo-laden aircraft and six bom- SOUTH AUSTRALIA fired in anger. After navigating through the In- bers armed with 500-pound bombs FINDON, SOUTH AUST. land Sea, Yamato and her accom- Telephone: 4-1527 On 1 April, 1945, the Americans against Yamato. The bombers' panying squadron passed through nade a casualty-filled landing on fighter escort went in first and the Bunpo Straits between Kyushu silenced Yamato's light anti-aircraft Poge Forty-two THE NAVY August-Soptombor-Octobor, 1 August-September-October, 1969 THE NAVY ^ Forty-three mi'r- Phone: 207 Phone: 207 OKHA II suicide piloted bomb used in final Japanese operations against U.S. J. H. & D. I. DYBALL Warships. ALFRED STREET, ST. GEORGE QLD. fa General Carrying To and From Brisbane AMPOL MOTOR OIL & SPIRIT MERCHANTS Daily Services to and from Brisbane via Toowoomba and Dalby and Return Depots: . BRISBANE: Dyball's Depot, Cnr. Jnne & Buchanan Streets, West End Phone: 45023 DALBY: Cahill's Service Station, 37 Drayton Street batteries with cannon and machine- off their feet as two simultaneous She was destined to be the big- Phone: 22492 gun fire and they were followed im- torpedo strikes hit the stern and gest aircraft carrier in the world mediately by bombers which began the stricken vessel increased her list until the Forreslal class of American TOOWOOMBA: Tracey's, 6 Dutton Street to pound Yamalo mercilessly. Within to port by 10 degrees. aircraft carriers of the '50's. She Phone: 2-1341 seconds, the lead aircraft scored four made only one voyage, a short trip The ship was almost dead in the direct hits with bombs at Yamalo's to another yard to complete her water and all guns were no\fc silen- upper deck from the suicidal height fitting out. It was on this voyage that ced. The captain stoically made a of only 1.400 feet, and the attacks the American submarine U.S.S. last entry concerning the ships list continued without ccasing until ap- Archerfish sank her after only two in the log book and after initialling proximately 1.45 p.m. when the air- weeks in commission. the entry, placed the book in a craft planted at least five heavy sealed container and threw it over- The abrupt end of Sliinano after bombs and six torpedos almost board. The Admiral and Captain so long a building period must have simultaneously into Yamalo's hull, Agira then went below to what broken the heart of the Japanese whereupon the now almost helpless remained of their cabins, and those Navy and hastened its defeat by vessel heeled to port. ATLAS surviving members of the crew made pointing out the utter futility of In a desperate attempt to right the what preparations they could to save further resistance to the overwhel- heeling ship, the decision was made themselves. Some, however, as a mingly superior Allied war machine. to flood the starboard engine room. last act of faith in their Emperor, It is worth mentioning as an after- With all communication systems now chose to stay with the ship even to DRY CLEANERS thought that diesel engines originally out of action, the engine room staff the point of tying themselves to designed for use aboard the Yamalo had no inkling of what was about stanchions; thereby ensuring that class as generating equipment were to happen. A wall of seawater sud- as the ship perished, so would they. AND LAUNDERERS subsequently installed aboard the denly engulfed them and. without At 2.10 p.m. she commenced a 1,400 ton armed survey ships Miho exception, they perished. Seconds final slow roll to port and a thun- and Tsukushi as main propelling later, the starboard boiler room dis- derous explosion echoed across the machinery. This ingenious improvi- e Cleaning Problems • Invisible Mending integrated when the seawater reached sea as bulkheads burst, allowing sation endowed both ships with a the boilers, thereby adding to the cold sea water in on her remaining top speed of almost 20 knots from e General Repairs • Men's Laundry Specialist frightful chaos which already existed boilers which exploded and touched a three-shaft engine arrangement below "decks. off the after magazines. totalling a 5,700 shaft horsepower. A 160-feet deep whirlpool cone At this point. Captain Agira sent If we now hark back to the stan- formed and at approximately 2.15 a junior officer below to gauge the dards of ship-building pertaining HOLT STREET EAGLE FARM, QLD. p.m.. Yamalo disappeared. s'ate of the ship between decks. He during the First World War. we could travel no further than the can recall the fact that, even then. Phone: 68-3257 bloody shambles of *E' deck and Footnote: German dreadnoughts proved ex- after a long period away from his Yamalo's converted sister ship, tremely difficult to sink and this post, he returned to the Bridge to Depot at: 650 ANN STREET, VALLEY — Phone: 51-1149 the carrier Shinano did not live for tradition was carried forward to report that the ship was almost a very long. After being originally the Second World War when it took total inferno. laid down in May, 1940, she was not 3,000 heavy shells and 23 torpedo At that moment a thudding explo- to be fully completed as a carrier strikes to sink the great battleship sion threw all remaining -personnel until November. 1944. Bismarck. August-September-October, 19 Poge Forty-four THE NAVY August-September-October, 1969 THE NAVY Page Forty-4lv« " ' "VTl CASEY CRASH REPAIRS PTY. LTD. Radio Controlled 24 Hour Towing Service (R.A.A. Approved) Th* destroyer ISO- ANYTIME ANYWHERE KAZE of the kagero Class was sunk in 9 Panel Beating # Spray Painting company with YAM- ATO on 7 April, 156 COMMERCIAL ROAD, SALISBURY, S.A. 5108 1945 (Battle of Bonomisaki). Telephone: 58-1636 REPAIRS F. WATKINS (S.A.) & CO. SHIPS CHANDLERS & PKOVIDORES BEACH, GOODE & CO. Agents for Navy Charts and Publications Stock und Share Brokers Members of the Stock Exchange 65 ST VINCENT STREET of Adelaide Ltd. PORT ADELAIDE. 5015 38 Grcnfell St., Adelaide. 5000 Telephone: 8-5478 Telephone: 4-1128 After Hours: 71-0531 Aircraft Carrier SHINANG — her conversion from a battleship was to use her as a mobile air base to give maintenance to the aircraft from other carriers. Kindly Sponsored to all Naval Personnel from: FLAIR LINE CRAFT GEECRAFT MARINE YAMATO (ss designed) Power: 150.000 Shaft Horse-Power. PTY. LTD. Bearing these facts in mind it PRODUCTS will now be shown that, huge though Full Displacement: 71.659 tons. Speed: 27.5 knots (actual). they undoubtedly were. Yamato and Length: 863 feet (overall). 23 MURRAY STREET HENLEY BEACH (FRED GREAVES. Proprietoi) her sisters did not represent the ulti- Beam: 127.75 feet. Main Armament: nine. 18.1-inch All Types of Hulls Built and Repaired S.A. 5022 mate in man's ambitions concerning Engines: Geared steam turbines. guns (3 triple turrets). Factors: 8 LITTLE STREET CUMBERLAND battleship design. The largest pro- General Pattern Makers. Specialists in all Types PARK, S.A. jected battleships were the German of Development Work. Master Models, Tooling H.44 class but, fortunately for the Aids, Plastic Dies, Plastic Tooling and 15 WARUNDA AVENUE SEAVIEW Allies, these monsters never passed DOWNS, S.A. beyond the draughting office. Telephone: 56-3768 Telephone: 71-8103 For the statistically minded, in- cluded below are the relevant details of this class:— Compliments to all Royal Australian Navy. R.A.N.R. Full Displacement: 141.500 tons. and R.A.N. V. R. Length: 1,132.25 feet. Beam: 169 feet. S.A. STEVEDORING CO. PTY. LTD. |at your Engines: Geared steam turbines & cruising diesels. LIPSON STREET PORT ADELAIDE, S.A. 5015 SERVICE Power: 280.000 S.H.P. (projected (2 lines) total both systems). Speed: 30 knots (projected maxi- mum). Telephones: 4-1468, 4-2039 Main Armament: eight. 20-inch guns The 28,100-ton KAGA, seen on hor trials, was one of th* six carrier* In th* (four dual turrets). Hawaii Op*ration in D*c*mb*r, 1941. Sh* was lost in th* tattle of Midway. Pago Forty-six August-September-October, 19< August-September-October, 1969 THE NAVY Pag* Forty-s*ven 111 '-m^ tfeu> gfiur// CRESSWELLS Shute-llpton COOLANGATTA Engineering HYDROGRAPHIC SHIP FOR AUSTRALIA MOTORS Pty. Ltd. The Royal Australian Navy is responsible for the production and publication PACIFIC HIGHWAY Specialising in Prompt Breakdown Service KIRRA, QLD. of navigational charts in the Australian area. for Factories, Printers, Mining Machinery Phone Tweed Heads 885 and all lypes of Plant. Day and Night In recent years the advent of deep sion with the RAN. The larger, mainly to higher speed, better en- draught snips has led to a demand H.M.A.S. Moresby, is a modern spe- durance and better sea keeping (opposite Gilltraps Aulo Museum at Service. Also Gear Manufacturers, for accurate and detailed charts of cially designed vessel completed in North Kirra) qualities. deeper waters of our existing har- 1964. Repetition and Precision Engineers. bours and approaches. In addition It is expected that Moresby and "YOUR FRIENDLY FORD DEALER" the development of mineral re- The smaller ship H.M.A.S. Paluma, the new ship, with assistance from sources, particularly in north west- which was built as a motor stores patrol boats, will be able to com- SPECIALISTS IN ALL FIELDS OF ern Australia, have increased the lighter in 1945-6 and converted to plete 100.000 miles of sounding a FORD SALES EVANS ROAD, SALISBURY requirement for surveys of waters a hydrographic vessel in 1957 is in year and meet the R.A.N.'s agreed BRISBANE, QLD. in many previously remote and un- urgent need of replacement. hydrographic commitment. Used Cars Available at the right price important areas. Government approval has been Full Stock of Spare Parts, Mechanical The length of the proposed vessel given for the construction of a small will be 150 feet, beam 33 feet, dis- The Navy has accepted a com- Repairs, Body and Paint Repairs Phone 47-5822 specialised ship, similar in deign to placement about 700 tons and mitment to speed up the surveying a hydrographic ship built recently driven by diesel engines. She will and charting of shipping routes to in Australia for use by the Philip- have a planned total complement of all ports within 10 years. This alone pine.; Government. (See Phcto.l 36 officers and sailors. will involve one million miles of sounding. The proposed ship will have about The estimated cost of construc- a 50 per ceni increase in output over tion, initial spares and shore support Two survey ships are in commis- the ship it replaces, Paluma, due is $3,283 million. Jones and Hambly C. W. CHATER Pty. Ltd. 1-6 REID STREET PRINTERS, STATIONERS, BOOKBINDERS. KANGAROO POINT, QLD. ETC. MARINE PLUMBER AND SHEET 130 WICKHAM STREET VALLEY, BRISBANE METAL MANUFACTURER A REMINDER All Plumbing and Sheet Metal You can make sure of obtaining your refill Work on Ships for next year by placing your order early Telephone: 5-2559 (2 lines) Phone: (3 lines) 91-3316 SMALL HYDROGRAPHIC SHIP Th. Royal Australian Nav, I, to build a small hydrographic Minor ohlp to aniit In charting Australian coait. Tho now otiip wilt bo similar In appearance to a hydrographic ohlp (pictured) given recently by th* Australian Government to tho Philippine, Government. THE NAVY August-September-October, Page Forty-eight AoguM-Soptombor-Octobor, 1969 Best Wishes to all Navy Members from . . . In Cones and Cans METAL CRAFT or on a Stick CREAMY SMOOTH MYSTERY OF THE SEA Constructions by R. W. Tindall 27 DALE STREET AMSCOL The exploits of astronauts have kept millions around party foresees export possibilities for PORT ADELAIDE, S.A. 5015 Britain in the additional production the world enthralled. of fish in these ways. For all Steel or Aluminium Fishing So far, however, the public imagi- In addition to their salt content, HIDING THE LOBSTER Ice Cream nation has not been captured to the seas of the world also contain Boats, Yachts and Pleasure Craft, nearly the same extent by explora- many rare elements, some of which The fish and she'lfish now caught represent only a small fraction of Etc. tion of the vast unknown tracts here are of potential economic value, so on earth—the sea and its bed, which research into the chemistry of the the biological resources of the IT'S A FOOD covers four-fifths of the planet. ocean may also lead to direct bene- oceans and here again it may be pos- fit for mankind. sible for man to modify the natural Yet the sea holds resources of The report, itself, comes from a environment, so that the populations, For Enquiries: wealth which are yet barely tapped, NOT A FAD working party set up by the British of desired species of fish increases- despite the growth in size and Government to carry out an inven- rapidly. Phone 4-2719 sophistication of fishing fleets and tory of research into government- Reducing the number of predators, the now familiar off-shore rigs and backed marine science and and increasing the food supply for platforms exploiting the reserves of technology and to suggest ways by the fish are possibilities being ex- oil and natural gas buried in the which it might be better co-ordina- plored in several countries. seabed. ted and improved. The report even mentions the idea of introducing into the sea R.S.L. Some idea of the impact of the FARMING FISH sea on our daily lives and the wealth artificial hiding places for lobsters. Best Wishes to all Navy Members Members it might one day be made to yield is The Government, which is spend- Any increase in natural cover will given in a report published in Lon- ing something like $28,929,150 a have some effect on the number of from . . . don earlie- this yeat. (Report on year on this research, has accepted lobsters in an area. like Marine Science and Technology the group's report and says that its What the scientists are now trying Command 392—17 April). proposals for further spending will to find out is which kind of hiding Discriminating be considered in relation to other place the lobster prefers. public needs. The North Sea off Britain's east ARUNTA THE WEATHER People But, perhaps, the report's main coast is now the field for intensive interest lies not so much in its re- exploration for oil and natural gas. Everywhere^ For example, large scale move- commendations as in the glimpse it with many rich strikes already made. DRY CLEANERS ments of water masses with differing gives of the many lines of research But, Britain has a share of the temperatures and salinities lead to which are being pursued in Britain, continental shelf—the gradual slop- the transfer of heat from one part at least. ing area of the seabed around the of the ocean to another and so affect The sea's most readily accessible coastline—which is something like 358 TAPLEY'S HILL RD. the weather through reaction with commodity is, of course, its fish, but four times the size of her island DRINK... the air above. SEATON, S.A. 5023 scientists are now far advanced in landmass, and the report points out that promising sedimentary deposits. "It seems probable that the key to the art of rearing and fattening fish are known to occur elsewhere—in Phone: 56-2473 an improvement in our ability to and shell-fish in controlled areas— the Irish Sea. the Western ap- forecast the weather may lie in a such as can often be provided by Cleland's proaches to the English Channel and! closer understanding of these air-sea using the heated water released by north west of the Outer Hebrides, Also: interactions,'* says this report. coastal power stations—so that they can be "farmed" when ready, for example. Liqueur "The movement of sea water also rather like any land crop. Thus the need, emphasised in the WOOMERA affects the supply of inorganic nut- The warmth emitted by power report, for a geological and geo- rients essential for plankton growth stations on the coast could also be physical survey of the whole of the Phone WOOMERA 220 Brandy and may in consequence be crucial used to cultivate species of high United Kingdom Continental Shelf in determining the basic producti- commercial value, such as clams, so that any important mineral re- vity of fish stocks." prawns and oysters, and the working sources do not escape undetected. Aug vsl-Sep Member-October, 1969 Augort-Soptombor-Octobo,, tH9 THE NAVY Poge Fifty-one- • Fog* Hfty THI NAVY SAND AND GRAVEL It is questions like these that dangers of pollution from oil and For Britain second in importance scientists in a variety of disciplines industrial waste. only to North Sea gas are the depo- are trying to answer. The report Best Wishes from . . . sits of sand and gravel around her gives a comprehensive picture of The sea is still full of mystery. shores. Some 7,000.000 tons a year And the search for answers may men at work—on fisheries, mineral prove just as exciting as the quest is now abstracted from coastal resources, coastal protection, the in space. deposits—about ten per cent of REGENT SHEET METAL total production —but with demand rising and land increasing in price, the sea as a source of this vital WORKS PTY. LTD. building material is likely to be- come more and more important. The Navy League 39 WELLINGTON ROAD, EAST BRISBANE But finding the best and most economical methods of exploiting Says 'Thank You" the deposits is only part of the story. For the scientists it means research General Sheet Metal Works into other aspects of the problem. The New South Wakes Division Naval Association of the Navy League of Australia What does the removal of large Municipality of Hunters Hill acknowledges with grateful thanks quantities of sand and gravel mean Bonds Industries Ltd. the generous donations made by Air-Conditioning -::- Ventilation when it comes to preventing the the companies and Trusts listed Gosford Shire Council erosion of the coast? How does it hereunder.— W.D. & H.O. Wills Systems -::- Spray Paint Booths affect the shallow water fisheries and the nursery grounds for flat fish as P & O Lines of Australia it changes the topography of the The "Walter & Eliza Hall" Trust Ian Potter & Co. sea bottom? Australian Gas Co. I.C.I. Phone: 91-5377 Attention Navy Men A number of Naval Cadet Units are in need of additional Officers and Petty Officer Instructors with Service background to instruct Cadets. Anyone who may be prepared to give of his time on Saturday afternoons is asked to please contact the Cadet Liaison Officer, Lieutenant McPherson, H.M.A.S. WATSON, POWERS BAKERY telephone 37-1311 extension 256 between 0800 and 1530 for further particulars. (K. R. & D. L. POWER, Props.) The Units concerned are:- Unit Locatior T.S. ALBATROSS Wollongong For White, Brown, Rye, Malt, Starch Reduced, Sliced and T.S. HAWKESBURY Gosford Wrapped Bread, Bread Rolls, Sausage Rolls, Pasties, Pies, T.S. PARRAMATTA Rydalmere T.S. SIRIUS Arndiffe Cakes For All Occasions T.S. SHOPSHIRE Canterbury T.S. WARREGO Hunter s Hill Wedding & Birthday Cakes to Order T.S. SYDNEY Snapper Island T.S. CONDAMINE Manly T.S. TOBRUK Newcastle KING STREET, CABOOLTURE, QUEENSLAND Cadets range from 14 to 19 years of age and Units parade on Saturdays. (Next door Q.A.T.B.) For Service Phone: 85 Augusl-S.p*.mb«r-Octob.r, 1969 THE NAVY Poge Fifty-three 1 With Compliments and Best Wishes from . .. COMMONWEALTH JOHNSON & YEOMANS PTY. LTD. LICENSED LAND & ESTATE AGEN rS STEEL CO. LTD. 180A UNLEY ROAD UNLEY, S.A. Telephone: 71-7102 13 lines) AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS OF After Hours: 96-8850 Tool, Alloy and Stainless Steels, available in Bar, Sheet, Coll, Forcings and Castings Kindly Sponsored by . . . MINBRIE PRIVATE HOSPITAL 4 EAST AVENUE POST-OPERATIVE, MEDICAL A Hawker Sea Fury of the type carried by H.M.A.S. SYDNEY when in commission At the end of the war the airfield AND CONVALESCENT PATIENTS BEVERLEY, S.A. 5009 as an Aircraft Carrier. was left under "care and mainte- nance" until 1947 when renovation 123 CAMBRIDGE TERRACE MALVERN, S.A. began. It was commissioned on 31 The Royal Australian Navy satellite airstrip at Jervis Bay were or Telephone: 45-5357 August. 1948. as H.M.A.S. Alba- Telephone: 71-7501 Fleet Air Arm's birthday is con- originally constructed during the tross. Since that date Albatross has sidered to be 28 August, 1948, Second World War for the R.A.A.F. provided support for the aircraft the day fhe 20th Carrier Air In 1944 it was transferred to the carriers H.M.A.S. Sydney. H.M.A.S. Group, borne in H.M.A.S. Royal Navy for Fleet Air Arm Vengeance and H.M.A.S. Mel- SYDNEY, was commissioned at bourne. training and as a shore base for 100 YEARS OLD! the Naval Air Station, Egling- carrier air groups of the British 18 . . PUBLIC GOLF COURSE . . 18 ton, Britain. In May, 1949. Sydney carried the C. A. Henschke & Co. Fleet. first post-war squadrons, comprising •fr WINKMAKERS j The Australian Government had I lormulated a long term plan the KEYNETON. S.A. — Phone: 223 ear before to build up gradually a ll is with Great Pride that C. A. HENSCHKE !orce capable of providing aerial & Co. Announce their 100th Anniversary. Wc NATIONAL PARK inti-submarine and fighter protec- look Forward to the coming Years and the ion for the Fleet. It was decided to Future they Hold icquire a light Fleet carrier and in Henchkc Distributors For S.A. . . . GOLF COURSE December 1948 H.M.A.S. Sydney CHESSER CELLARS PTY. LTD. was commissioned under the com- 29 Cheaer Street. Adelaide BELAIR, S.A. mand of Captain R. R. Downling. Telephone: 23-5988 R.A.N. Eight Miles From City A shore establishment. H.M.A.S. \ I bat ross, was commissioned at >owra. N S.W. In order to keep a JOIN THE RED CROSS arrier at sea. personnel essential to Make a day of it — Take the perating its aircraft must be trained | ishore. The mechanics, safety equip- Become a Blood Family for a Picnic Lunch nent. electrical, ordnance and radar ratings graduate from the while dad plays golf Donor Today various schools at Nowra and even- tually take their place in the front- line squadrons which operate from The Life You Save May Be Your Own ! Phone 78-1332 For the carrier. When a carrier is not at •>ea. her aircraft are disembarked to Thli ipocs Is Kindly Donated by a the naval air station. Wellwiihor Bookings The airfield at Nowra and its Foirey Firefly Aircraft operated from H.M.A.S. SYDNEY during the Korean War. August-September-October, 1969 Pogo fifty-four THE NAVY August-Soptombor-Octobor, Page Rfty-flve Kindly Sponsored by . . . H. F. SARAH & SONS PTY. LTD. Sea Venom all-weather Jet Fighters ser- ved aboard H.M.A.S. Melbourne from Builders and Contractors 1956. 11 RICHARD STREET, HINDMARSH, S.A. rawer PHONE 46-2384 PHONE 46-2384 the 20th Carrier Air Group, from Besi Wishes to all Naval Men from Britain to Australia. The squadrons Kindly Sponsored lo all Naval Members by consisted of Fairey Fireflies and MILLICENT GARDEN Hawker Sea Furies, the latter FRED SINCOVICH credited with being the fastest CENTRE piston-driven aircraft of the period. STONE MASON AND ("Member Interfiora") Eighteen months later, two more CUTTER squadrons arrived from Britain, for- For all Types of Flowers. Bouquets. Sheaves. ming the 21st Carrier Air Group. Posies and Floral Tributes From these was formed the Air In February. 1953. the Admiralty from Britain with the second gene- GRAHAM STREET, WINGFIEID. 5013 Group which operated from Sydney lent Australia the aircraft carrier ration of carrier-borne aircraft— 41 GEORGE STREET, MILLICENT, S.A. during 1951-52 and flew in the SOUTH AUSTRALIA H.M.S. Vengeance which was com- Sea Venom all-weather jet fighters Telephone: Millicent 33-2650 Korean War. Phone 45-3714 missioned in »he R.A.N, so that the and Gannet turbo-prop anti-sub- After Hours: Millicent 33-2609 Navy would have two operational marine aircraft. carriers. In 1955 a new carrier. After the Korean War new air- H.M.A.S. Melbourne, was commis- craft were added and old aircraft sioned and Vengeance returned to Late in 1962 the first Wessex anti- were relegated to training squadrons Britain. submarine helicopters were added to or passed out of service use. In the list of front-line aircraft. Train- 1953 the first helicopters. Bristol Kindly sponsored with Best Wishes from Compliments to the Navy from ing commenced in January 1963 and Sycamores, were introduced for In 1954 Vampire jet trainers were in July of the same year the first search and rescue duties and train- received by the Fleet Air Arm and Wessex anti-submarine squadron THOMAS THE FLORIST ing. ERIC H. URLWIN in 1956 H.M.A.S. Melbourne arrived was formed. In the next year Iro- FLOWERS SENT ANYWHERF quois helicopters were introduced to CRUSH TERRACE, WAIKERIE. S.A. IN AUSTRALIA replace the Sycamore in search and rescue work, and two West land 8 Ripley Arcade Mt. Gambier, S.A. 5290 LAND AGENT & BROKER Scout helicopters were obtained for TAX CONSULTANT Phone: Mt. Gambier 2-2548 survey work—one being perma- nently attached to H.M.A.S. Moresby For Flowers For All Occasions (Survey Ship). Phone Waikerie 466 & 595 and Delivery Service During this period the Fleet Air Arm's role had been confined to anti-submarine duties, depending Kindly sponsored by the . . . mainly on helicopters. In 1965 the Government decided to purchase a MARION HOTEL (BRONTE PARSONS. Manager) Counter Lunch and Tea served in the carpeted Front Bar Monday. Thursday Barbecue Tea 6-8 p.m. — Barbecue Luncheons Monday to Saturday 12-2 p.m. — Ample Parking — Fully Air Conditioned — Fast, well stocked drive-in bottle Sea Furies (lower left) and Fireflies in department — Saturday Dinner Dance formation over H.M.A.S. SYDNEY. Compered by Mel Cameron 849 MARION ROAD, MITCHELL PARK, S.A. Telephone: 76-8888 August-September-October, 1969 THE NAVY Pago Fifty-six THE NAVY August-September-Octobe r, for firing practice, is manned anu maintained by Albatross. Best Wishes to all Navy Personnel Best Wishes lo R.A.N. Personnel from As a community service, search and rescue helicopters from Alba- from . . . tross are frequently called upon to ALBERTON HOTEL assist civilians in distress and to P. & K. BKIEN. Proprietors carry out medical evacuations. The ship's company borne in Albatross Where the Beer is Cold is available to assist the public in F. W. GURNEY and the Welcome is Warm times of emergency. • FLORIST 124 PORT ROAD ALBERTON, S.A. 5014 Fleet Air Arm Telephone: 4-1069 21st Birthday (Member of Inter Flora) The Air Day will be held as part of the Navy Week celebra- FLORIST AND GARDEN SHOP tions. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS The Air Day will be held on 12 Best Wishes lo all Navy Feisonnel from — October as part of the Navy Week celebrations because the weather at E. Z. & A. M. WILSON'S Nowra in August is usually un- BELLUM HOTEL favourable to an air display. The station will be open to the 103 COMMERCIAL ROAD MOUNT SCHANCK, S.A. 5291 public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PORT ADELAIDE, S.A. 5015 Phone: 269 The Fairey Gonnet has o maximum .peed of 250 m.p.h. of 5,000 feet and i< The main event of the programme equipped with an antenna for High-Resolution Radar housed by a Ventral Dome. will be an air display by all types of Telephone: 4-1020 ALWAYS A WARM WELCOME. A COLD R.A.N, aircraft including Douglas BFER. CALL IN ANYTIME WHEN Skyhawk attack aircraft and Grum- new generation of fixed-wing air- AFTER HOURS: 49-7173 PASSING OUR WAY Albatross had a complement of 230 man Tracker anti-submarine aircraft. craft—the Douglas A4G Skyhawk officers. 1,300 sailors and 65 Past and present R.A.N, aircraft fighter-bomber to replace the Sea W.R.A.N.S. to support the Fleet Air will be on show on the ground and Venom and the Grumman Tracker Arm. the programme will end with a anti-submarine aircraft to replace "beating of the Retreat" by a Naval the Gannet. The new aircraft were Air and ground crew training is Band. Kindly Sponsored by . . . acquired in 1967. In addition, the in continual progress and aircraft More than 20,000 visited the Wessex 31A helicopters were con- are provided for Fleet requirements. verted to the later model 3IB. Naval Air Station for the last open OMARK AUST. LTD. BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORP. The Beecrofl range on the coast day in 1967 and many more are nearby, used by aircraft and ships expected this year. Manufacturers of Omark Fastening Tools H.M.A.S. Melbourne, the flagship of the R.A.N.. underwent an exten- Drive Pin Anchors and Thunder Bolts sive refit in 1968 to enable her to (AUST.) PTY. LTD. fly the new aircraft. H.M.A.S. also the Wide Range of Sportco Firearms Sydney ended her career as an air- craft carrier in 1962 and now serves 1185 SOUTH ROAD CLOVELLY PARK, S.A. as a troop transport. Telephone: 76-6111 On 30 June. 1969. H.M.A.S. MISSILE AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS DENTISTS' SUPPLIES PTY. LTD. Wessex 31B Helicopters operate form H.M.A.S. Melbourne. SALISBURY THIRD FLOOR ELIZABETH HOUSE. 231 NORTH TERRACE, ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 5108 Telephone: 23-6124 Telephone: 55-1622 Auguit-S.pl.mb. r-Ottob.r, August-Soptember-October, 1949 THE NAVY Poge Fifty-eight THE NAVY Pago Fifty-nine West Coast Shipyards & Making Jfr. W , y Marine Services Pty. Ltd. an Estuary V • Safe for Bp f All Purpose Shipyards r 'i EXPERT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF Ships in MEWS ROAD FREMANTLE, W.A. The Tees Estuary on the north- The Tees Estuary on the north-east coast of England is one of the busiest seaways east coast is one of the busiest sea- in Britain. Vessels using the Estuary include some of the biggest tankers in the ways in Britain. It serves the Tees world. To ensure their safety and that of other vessels using the port a new Phone: 55220 Dock. Middlesbrough Dock. Mid- radar system, the Photoplot of the Kelvin Hughes organisation, has been installed. dlesbrough Wharf. Stockton Quay The main display console consists of three Photoplot radars whereby the area is and numerous smaller docks, Photographically integrated with the radar information. wharves, and shipyards, and the large Hartlepools Docks are nearby. meeting all the requirements. It this, apart from increased size, but Not long ago the river was widened provides a display of a four-mile the most immediate are—daylight to accommodate a two-way move- stretch of the waterways, from the viewing, the ability for observation ment of vessels of up to 65.000 river mouth up towards the Middles- by several people at once, and the Best Wishes to the Navy League from . . . tons and in the future 200.000 tons brough Dock. Using V.H.F. radio fact that targets are black on white ships will require access. This in- to communicate with the ships, the (as if drawn) instead of being spots creased traffic makes new and controllers can watch for congestion of light which become hard on the greater demands on those whose res- or any other undesirable condition eyes. ponsibility it is to maintain the and regulate the movement of the ships for maximum efficiency. safety of the Estuary, on the pilots, CONTROL CENTRE L. SUMICH & SON ships' captains and the traffic-con- PHOTOPLOT trol personnel in the Harbour The Photoplot system is unique At the Control Centre a combined Master's Office. 241 HAMILTON ROAD, SPEARWOOD, W.A. to Kelvin Hughes. First developed console contains three 16 m.m. Many of the vessels are tankers, by them to meet a Ministry of Avia- Photoplots. a conventional 16 inch travelling to and from the new Shell tion specification for an advanced direct viewing display (for use at Phone: 98-1256 and Phillips Imperial refineries on postwar radar chain, it was incor- times of low traffic density) and both banks of the river. Turn- porated in an American early warn- V.H.F. radio telephone controls. around time for these ships is short ing system. Later it was adapted for Two of the Photoplots are over- use in ships and over 100 are now lapping. and set to a range scale that SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY FRESH VEGETABLES TO THE NAVY and efforts are being continually made to reduce it for greater profi- at sea. covers the port area. The third dis- tability. play shows the entire estuary. With the Photoplot a small Store Open 7 Days A Week !X)NG STRETCH ON DISPLAY To begin with, the Harbour Mas- cathode ray lube (C.R.T.) is photo- ter is provided with much greater For Your Home Supplies These two factors, safety and graphed and the film processed, magnification over a wide target short turn-around times, made it fixed and projected on to a plotting area since two overlapping Photo- necessary for the Tees and Hartle- surface every few seconds. Thus plots give a roughly oblong radar pools Port Authority to install the Also Exporting Fresh Vegetables to Singapore Markets the observer is not looking at a display 44 inches by some 20 inches most advanced harbour radar avail- C.R.T. of. say. 16 inches (the maxi- (Ihe diameters for the two over- able. After exhaustive investigation mum normally encountered), but at lapping 24 inch pictures varying Recommended to All for Full Support the Photoplot system of the British a projection of it 24 inches in dia- from 24 inches to 18 inches). Now firm Kelvin Hughes was chosen as meter. Many advantages accrue from the shape of a normal estuary is Au«uil-S*pMfnh«r-Octob.r, 1969 THE NAVY f«f« Si • Ml long and narrow and an oblong dis- Another major advantage is the permanent, and, subject to normJ play suits this well. You have, there- ability to plot on paper, in daylight, care in storage, it will not fade, dis- fore, the equivalent of a 44 inch with ordinary instruments direct tort, or deteriorate in any way. Best Wishes to all the Boys from — display, since those parts of the 44 onto the radar picture. This is com- slide can be inserted at the begin inch circle that are absent would Best Wishes to the Association from . . . mon to all varieties of Photoplot, ning of each reel of film, so that the T. W. MITCHELL be wasted over the land anyway. but in the harbour radar form there date, site, weather, and any other in- (EX-R.A.N.) is the additional presence of chart Inherent with two or more inte- formation may be photographically information—fathom lines, buoys, • GENERAL STOREKEEPER grated Photoplots, but none the less recorded. A clock inserts the time land, and so on—which are auto- useful, is the fact that there can be at the end of each frame of the film. PURDON & FEATHERSTONE Quality Goods — Friendly Service matically superimposed, transparen- no confusion when a "target" passes The range scale and the photogra- Value Assured cies of the chart being photographed from one display to the next. It phic time cycle are also recorded at the same time as the C.R.T. 80 MARLBOROUGH STREET does, in fact, appear on the new dis- on each frame. If the film is run through a separate projection sys- PTY. LTD. LONGFORD, TASMANIA play before leaving the old. but since SUBSIDIARY ADVANTAGES tem at a later date it thus provides they overlap, there can be no confu- OF FILM PROCESS Phone: 195 a dated, timed record of the inci- sion of identity. A ship can thus be The film recording process used dents. A simultaneous tape recor- tracked without interruption from in the display allows for several ding of the V.H.F. radio communi- one end of the monitored area to the valuable refinements. When the film cation will complete the picture. other. has been processed, it is dry and SHIP BUILDERS AND REPAIRERS Replaying such records presents Best Wishes to all Navy Members from an excellent way of training new "CLAREVA LE- observers, or of analysing the traffic THE POPULAR WINES IN flow. A particular incident may be BULK OR BOTTLES repeatedly re-enacted to study how Manufactured by . . . an accident happened. In the case Slipway Al: of one collision off Thameshaven Clarevale Co-operative (where an early model Photoplot system was installed some years 2 NAPOLEON STREET Winery Ltd. ago), the replaying of the film to the BATTERY POINT, TASMANIA legal representatives of the two par- LENNON STREET CLARE, S.A. 5453 ties resulted in a change of opinion Phone: 23-7953 about their relative legal responsi- Phone: CLARE 2244 bility. A problem that usually confronts the designer of a harbour radar in- stallation is that it is almost impos- Best Wishes to the Navy for Navy Week from: S. E. WARD & COY. sible to site a single radar equipment so that the whole of the required F. L. STALKER & SONS SPECIALISTS IN BOAT CONSTRUCTIONS area is visible. Headlands cut off the Manufacturers of: AND DESIGN (Slipping) view "round the corner", while the various loading docks are often CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS 40 JARKAD ST. COTTESLOE, W.A. parallel, and the view into them is Telephone: 3-3741 From i" to 7" Low Lift — Semi-High and High 14 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, FREMANTLE obscured. Lift Vertical Drive Bores and Deep Welt Pumps Telephone: 39-2571 for 5" Bores upwards MICROWAVE LINK Reinforced Fibrcglass Boats and 22 SOUTHERN RIVER RD. GOSNELLS W.A. Boat Components At Teesport the system scans the After Hours: Phone 64-1098 estuary from two 15 feet aerials Phone: 96-2133 Commercial and Pleasure Craft 12ft. to 70ft. mounted on 100 feet towers. One of these is alongside and the other three miles away. Considerable problems have been most successfully over- come with a Ferranti Microwave Link, the 1400 HR. a variant of which was specially designed for the BE A SPORT . . . Teesport installation. In addition to transmitting the radar picture from the remote sta- tion to the Laiker.oy Dock Control BECOME A BLOOD DONOR TODAY Centre, the link also provides chan- nels for the aerial bearing and syn- chronising data, monitoring informa- THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN ! tion and engineer's speech. In the The remote radar equipment and Ferranti two-way micro-wave link terminal other direction, a narrow-band installation at the entrance to the Tees Estuary. microwave link is provided for August-September-October, 1969 THE NAVY Pago Sixty-three August-September-October, 1 * Page Sixty-two THE NAVY remote control of the South Gare fog-horn, lighthouse. MF/DF bea- con from the Control Centre and engineer's speech. INVALUABLE SAYS discover a new world HARBOUR MASTER Captain T. Hand. Harbour Master ~ let Patrick Travel Tees, commenting on the Kelvin Hughes harbour radar system, said: show you the way "For harbour surveillance the equip- ment has been invaluable in the control and co-ordination of traffic, checking the positions of floating navigational marks, and detection of surface obstructions. " Having seen the Harbour Radar in use," Captain Hand added "pilots and masters invariably say that fears of being caught in the lees in a narrow channel in fog will disap- pear. "This attitude has had marked effect in that, not only do vessels enter and leave in reduced visibility knowing that complete loss of visi- bility is possible but quite a sub- stantial number have deliberately entered or sailed in bad visibility having first arranged with the Duty Assistant Harbour Master for Radar Checking. "We had the case of a 20.000 ton tanker, in ballast, leaving her berth at Teesport in dense fog. swinging and being successfully guided to the open sea with a tug alongside act- ing as communications link, tugs being successfully guided from sea to base when otherwise they would have spent a most unprofitable night in the lower reaches; three large hoppers being warned off the beach and guided into base; and two ves- sels. ignoring radar advice and run- ning ashore." Teesport's Harbour Radar system has been widely reported as the most advanced in the world. It would seem that this claim is justi- fied. Above: A diagram showing the basic principles of the Photoplot system which gives a complete picture of activity on the water of the Tees Estuary, even in dense fog. Below: How the Photoplol system coven the Tees Estuary. Paj. Sixty-four IHt NAVY Augutt-SopMmbor-Ortobor, 1969 Prinrwt end publiW-d b, Porcivo. ^ LW JOS H.nd ^ Al.^no, NSW., phon. 69.6231 w.rh porm.w.on of Hio Novy [«jgue of Autfiafio