THE NAVY The magazine of the Navy League of Australia

When you're flying (Registered >n Australia for transmission by post as o Periodical) off to the other side of the world Vol. 30 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1968 No. 3

PagCONTENTe S Pago for the very first time it's nice A Great Navy in Southern Seas — Book Review — "The Far and the Victoria's Colonial Fleet 7 Deep" 61 Background of the DX/DXG Pro- Helicopter-Destroyers for the to go with someone you know. gramme 25 R.A.N. 63 Australia's Navy in South Vietnam 31 Charts for all Nations 67 Navy Week in Australia and H.M.A.S. Melbourne nears end of Papua & New Guinea — Pro- refit 73 grammes 38 Navy League of Australia — An- Sea Cadet Corps News — New nual Report—Victoria Division 79 South Wales Division 43 What's New 83 Periscope on Australia 49 A Glimpse of our Maritime Future R7 Novy League of Australia—Annu- Future Role of the Soviet Navy 89 al Report — N.S.W. Division 57 News from Britain 93 Plus sundry stories and photographs 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 Claronce Street, Sydney, N.S.W., 2000; Tel.: 29-6531 Postal Address: Box 1719. G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W., 2001 EDITOR: Dennis P. Trickett, Esq., Box CI 78, Claronce Street Post Office, Sydney, N.S.W., 2000. Australia. ADVERTISING AND PUBLICATION: PERCIVAL PUBLISHING CO. PTY. LTD. SYDNEY MELBOURNE ADELAIDE BRISBANE PERTH HOBART 108 Henderson Rd 17 Eluabeth St 17 Currie St. 546 Queen St. 63 Si George's Tee 152 Collins S« Alexandria. 2015 Melbourne. 3000 Adelaide. 5000 Br.sbone. 4000 Perth 6000 Hobart 7000 Phone 69-6231 Phone 62-6411 Phone 51-6225 Phone 31-2531 Phone 23-2031 Phone 23-732

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PATRON: The Governor Generoi. His Excellency the Right Honorable Lord Casey. G.C.M.G., C.H.. D S.O.. M.C.. K.St J.

FEDERAL COUNCIL Secretary: M.ss E. C. Shorroctcs. 528 Collins South Australian Division 'resident: Street. Melbourne, 3000 Patron: His Excellency The Governor of Queensland Division South Australia Deputy-President: Lieut Cdr. J. B Howse »ahon: His Excellency. The Governor of Choirmon: T. Francis Matters Esq V.RD R A N.V.R Queensland. Hon. Secretary: Miss Penny Wardle, Box Secretary: It Cmdr. A. A. Andrews, M B E Chairman: Cdr. N S Ptxley, M B E.. V R D 1529M. G.P.O Ade'ode. 5001. R.A.N (Retd), 28 Royal Street. Chats- R A.N R. (Retd j. wood. N.S.W . 2067. Hon. Secretary: G B. O'Neill. Esq . Box Mew South Wales Division 376E. G P.O , Brisbane, 4001. Potron: His Excellency, the Governor of New Australian Capital Territory Division Tasmanian Division South Wales. Chairman: Lieut. Cdr. J. B Howse V R D Patron: Vice Admiral S.r Guy Wyoit, K B E.. Chairman: Recr Admirai H. A Showers, R.A.N.V.R. C B C.B.E. Hon. Secretary: Lieut Cdr. D M Blake Hon. Secretary: K. M. Uhr Henry Esq. Secretary: lieut Cmdr A A. Andrews V.R.D., R.A.N.V.R., 60 Limestone Ave . M b.E . R.A N. !Retd). 28 Royal Street. Ainslie. 2602 Chatswood. Sydney, 2067. Northern Territory Division Western Australian Division Victorian Division Patron: His Honour the Administrator Patron: His Excellency. The Governor of Wc know the excitement of a very first flight. The sudden strangeness Patron: His excellency,' The Governor of Chairman: Lieot Cdr. J. J Ravenscrof? Western Australia of being away from home. When it'i nice to know you're not on your own. We care Victoria. V.RD.. R.A.N.V.R. Chairman: Roland Smith, Esq •boul you. Make lure you're comfortable. Answer your questions. Keep you happy every way we Chairman: It. Cmdr F. G. Evans. M.B E , Hon. Secretary: Mrs V M Sl-de c I- Hon. Secretary: R A Hannah. Esq . 182 can. We make you feel at home all the way to wherever you go. Flying Qantu u the V.R.D.. R.A.N.V R. H M A S "Melville" . Dorwir.. 5790 Coode Street. Como 6'52. nicest way to get there. With someone you know. AUSTRALIAN SEA CADET COUNCIL QAilTTAS Representatives of the Naval Board: L.eut Cdr. J. B Howse. V R D SC. Cdr I E Forsythe Director of Navol Reserves. Captain R. R A N V R. Lieut- Cmdr. F. G Evans, M.B.E., is someone know C. Savage. D.SC.. R.A.N.; L.eut. Cmdr. V.RD. R.A.N.V.R. E. D. Sa'idberg. R A.N Navy leagu*: A Re ore sen tot i ve from each Navy league Hon. Secretary: If. Cmdr A. A Andrews. QANTAS. with AIR INDIA. AIR NtW ZtALAND, SOAC. MSA ond SAA. Division, also— MBF. RAN (Retd)

August-Septembor-October, 1968 THE NAVY Page One Printed ond publnhed by Percivol Publnh.ng Co. Pty ltd . IOS HimdeiiJn load. Ale.andt.o, NSW., phone 1V-623I with permnsion ot the Novy League ol Autlrolio A Message from the First Naval Member arid Chief of Naval Staff

Uice- 4ilm Irci / Y.A.T. SMITH C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C.

I am delighted to have this opportunity to write a few words for The Navy", especially at this time of Navy Week. Whilst I realise that many readers of "The Navy" appreciate fully the need for a Navy, there may be some who do not and, for the latter, I would like to try and briefly illustrate the need in terms of insurance.

Most responsible people today carry insurance in order to protect them- selves and their family or their property against certain risks The size of the premium depends upon the risk involved ond the protection required. If. happily, no claims are made then the premium can be examined, but if many claims are made or the cover is inadequate then the policy holder can be ;n trouble.

This analogy is readily applicable to the Navy (and I cannot do better than paraphrasing part of the introduction to the Naval Discipline Act) whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety and strength of Aus tralia so much depends.

I would ask all who believe in the need, to explain it to others who aie less informed. In this manner we can play our part in ensuring the maritime safety of our country. Reward your shipmates with Scottish Cream Scotch Whisky- everybody goes overboard for it. At all good bottle departments. OUR COVER MORE POWER FOR THE NAVY —H.MAS. OXLEY ARRIVES R.A.N. Official Photograph

Auguit-September-Oelober, 1968 I THE NAVY August-September-October, 1 966 THE NAVY Page Three Page Two 11 ^YFjeddcMje from Burns, Philp ^Jhe l^iiniiter for the lilauu The Hon. 6l CO. Ltd. C. R. KELLY

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Navy Day, 1968, comes at a particularly important time for the Royal WITH Australian Navy. It sees the programme of shipbuilding, which began in the early sixties, nearing completion. It was then that the Australian Government decided to buy first two and later three DDG-type guided missile destroyers for the R.A.N. This month, the third, HMAS 8RISBANE, will reach Australia to take up duties with the fleet. Her sister ships, HMAS PERTH and HMAS HOBART, have already shown their fighting prowess in Vietnam, earning high praise from the Americans for accurate gunnery and the general efficiency of the ships. The Royal Australian Navy HMAS HOBART has now had two tours of duty with the U.S. Seventh FUet and PERTH has just begun her second In Sydney this year, Navy Day sees the sixth Type-12 destroyer escort for the R.A.N., HMAS TORRENS, at the fitting out stage at Cockatoo Island dock- yard in Sydney, thus almost completing the piesent building programme for • Type-12's. The second of the four Oberon-class submarines, HMAS OTWAY, has reached Australia from Scotland where the fourth, HMAS ONSLOW, was launched last month. The flagship of the fleet, HMAS MELBOURNE, will soon compile an ex- tended refit at Garden Island, Sydney. In the past year, she has been re- equipped with Douglas Skyhawk fighter-bombers and Tracker anti-submarine aircraft. BURNS, PHILP AND With the launching of HMAS BANDOLIER at Maryborough, Queensland, recently, 17 of the 20 patrol boats ordered for the R A N. early in 1966 have been delivered. A number of these fine boats are already in service in Australia and Papua-New Guinea waters. COMPANY LIMITED The strength of the R.A.N, continues to grow both in men and ships. In the present financial year, the number of Permanent Naval Forces personnel is expected to increase by more than 1,000 to 17,510. BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY Over the past year, the Navy has proved itself once again in Vietnam. In the years to come, it will continue to play its most important role of protecting Australia and her allies.

Auguit-S«pttmb«r-Oetobtr, Auguit-$«pt»mb«r-Octob*r, 1968 THE NAVY Pagt Fiv» THE NAVY Poge four Compliments from A (jteat Halif jfn £cuthetn " MOBILE HOMES PTY LTD. VICTORIA'S COLONIAL FLEET

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AND ALL ACCESSORY FITTINGS Whatever ihe shortcomings of saw little of the British squadron tive Council. Result was the sloop- - Governor Si. Charles Hotham. his- based on Sydney. Hotham. a naval of-war VICTORIA, the final cost tory credits him with initiating the captain in his own right, sent Com- being reported at 138.000. Victorian Colonial Navy. Fear of mander W. Lockyer. Melbourne's Considerable interest was aroused 418 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY RINGWOOD, VIC. the Russians, who had a large Chief Harbour Master and a form.*r in England, the "London Times" squadron roaming the Pacific in Royal Navy officer, to England in saying. "This event marks the foun- Phone: 870-3697 - A.H.: 870-8394, 850-3093 lhe 1850s. brought this about. 1855. with instructions to get the dation of a great navy in Southern Worried by the lack of a man- best war vessel he could with the Seas." A'-war in Port Phillip. Victoria £33.000 provided by the Legisla- Thames-side builder*. Messrs.

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Young and Co.. of I.imehousc, place early in 1857. following the perial Government agreed to pay claimed her as the "first vessel of murder by convicts at the Williams- all expenses. war built to the order of a British MCMILLAN & PYLE PTY. LTD. town quarries of John Price. Vic- After loading 100.000 rounds of Colony." toria's Inspector-General of Prisons. ball cartridges, VICTORIA >ailed No time was lost in returning the for Hobart Town, where 120 sol- SAWMILLERS A speedy vessel — 13 knots — prisoners to their quarters, four diers of the 90th Regiment were for the times. VICTORIA was a penal hulks anchored a short dis- embarked. Then followed a six-day • 150 h.p. twin screw ship of 580 tance off-shore. Two of these, the voyage to New Plymouth, at which tons. Fighting power consisted of PRESIDENT and SUCCESS, hous- port she arrived on April 30, her seven 32-pounder guns, one of ed the hard-core and unrepentant troops helping to swell those from which was mounted on a swivel. criminals. For days pandemonium other famous regiments already Her complement consisted o/ eight reigned. Locked in their cells, priso- there. She was described as a officers and 150 men. recruited ners hammered on doors, yelling "smart little craft with the appear- from former Royal Navy and Direct from Forest to Mill and- from Mill to You abuse at prison officials. ance of a yacht." Merchant Service personnel. The authorities, fearing a mass Frustration, more than fighting, — QUALITY TIMBERS — HMVS VICTORIA arrived at break-out and somewhat in panic, was the lot of her sailors, referred Melbourne on May 31, 1856. under ordered the VICTORIA to range to as a "cheerful and lively lot of the command of Captain W. Nor- her guns at the offending hulks lads, mostly Australians recruited man. Mclbournians gave this pio- and sink them should the prisoners in Melbourne". Quite a deal of neer ship a tumultous welcome. Her gain control by force. Fortunately, their fighting took place in bar- ALEXANDERS ROAD MORWELL, VIC. very presence engendered security. this was not necessary. room frolics with the soldiers. How- The occasion was also an historic ever, some of their number helped milestone — being the first recog- A real war came VICTORIA'S augment the garrison at Fort Niger, Phone: MORWELL 4-2845 nition of a British colony of its way in April. 1860. when the gal- while fifty were stationed at Mt. personal responsibility for its own lant little ship was loaned to the Eliot. Some skirmishing took place naval defence. Crown to assist in the fighting and one sailor was taken to hos- against the Maoris in the Taranaki pital with two bullet holes through Victoria's first 'war-like" act took region of New Zealand. The Im- a leg. August-September-October, 1968 Page Eight THE NAVY August-September-October. 1968 THE NAVY Page Nino While she was away, in her home port of Melbourne, an expedition set out to bla/e a trail across the vast interior of Australia from south to north. Robert Burke and William Wills were the principals, their party departing in a blaze of glory before a cheering crowd of K).(HM) people on August 20, 1860. \ to sunny SOOTH AFRICA... or on to ENGLAND The Gulf of Carpentaria was reached on February 11. 1861. but tragedy struck on the return jour- ney. Weakened by scurvy and short rations. Burke. Wills and one expedition member starved and perished. Another, on the brink of death, was rescued and cared for by friendly aboriginals. Back in Melbourne great con- sternation was being expressed at the non-arrival of the now overdue Burke and Wills. Relief expeditions were sent overland and the Gov- Southern Cross & Northern Star ernment made the VICTORIA One Cioss travel in air-conditioned comfort with the latest in amenities. available for another heroic mis- sion to convey a search party to the Albert River, on the shores of • Every Cabin Air-conditioned Single Fares to South Africa from $285 the Gulf of Carpentaria, and work • Swimming Pools and Lido Single Fares to England from $455 south from there • Tavern Night Club • Elevators Pan.culon bom Authonltd 7roril Agtntt or Still under the command of Cap- • Large Sports Areas • Orchestra tain Norman, the VICTORIA sailed SHAW SAVILL LINE from Melbourne on August 4. 1861, • Children's Playrooms • Stabiliiers 8A CASTLEREAGH ST.. SYDNEY. Phone Z8I82» accompanied by the ship FIRE- FLY. At Brisbane the FIREFLY load- ed stores and horses, and em- barked a relief party under noted ^J-felicopter jf^iiotA Queensland explorer William Landsborough. Trouble struck in the Barrier Reef — in the shape of a cyclone ^Jdeiicopter (^n^ineerS — and the two ships lost touch. Cap^in William Norman — VICTORIA'S able Commander throughout most ol In the narrow confines FIREFLY her ca.eer. Capt. Norman died in England while supervising the building of the Monitor CERBERUS for the Victorian Colonial Navy. was swept ashore on a coral island. The crew, relief party and horses managed to scramble ashore HELICOPTER UTILITIES It was at sea where VICTORIA the spot considered most likely as safely. Here the crew mutinied and performed her most valuable duties, to where the gun runner was skulk- broached the rum barrels. PTY. LIMITED running troops and guns to where ing. Shot after shot ripped across the fighting was thickest. With the waters into the likely area, but Two days later Captain Norman Australia's Largest Helicopter Company Operates Helicopters through- other warships she maintained a despite an eager lookout aloft, no came upon the sorry scene in the tight blockade along the coast. sign of the mysterious vessel could VICTORIA. Firm handling soon out Australia and New Guinea. be seen. restored order. The mutiny was put OPPORTUNITIES EXIST On one occasion her guns did down by the simple expedient of boom in anger, following a scout's At the end of 1860 VICTORIA seizing the spirit casks and pour- report that a renegade gun-running FOR PILOTS AND ENGINEERS retiring from the service to fit them- went to Wellington for a machinery ing their contents into the sea. By craft was supplying the Maoris in overhaul, returning to the war zone expert seamanship the FIREFLY selves for civilian employment in an interesting, well paid position. the Mokau River. By the time the with troops of the 65th regiment. was refloated and repaired. The VICTORIA and other warships horses were re-embarked and For Full Details Apply To . . . arrived a westerly wind prevented After about a year in -New Landsborough's party transferred HELICOPTER UTILITIES PTY. LTD. the sending of boats to investigate. Zealand the situation had improved IO the VICTORIA, which then Huge breakers battered the en- to the extent that Victoria was re- towed the FIREFLY the rest of P.O. Box 173, Mascot, N.S.W. trance. Quickly the guns were run leased to return to Australian the way. to become a depot ship (TELEPHONE: SYDNEY 67-3125) out and the range estimated on waters. some miles up the Albert River.

August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Page Eleven August-September-October, 1968 Page Ten THE NAVY Again the Victorian Government Melbournians were agog with ex- came to the rescue, making the citement. All manner of small craft VICTORIA available for this im- crowded the bay. portant job. In a flurry of steam Waiting at the Heads to greet she departed on April IK. arriving the Royal visitor was His Excel- Brave the waves at Hobart Town on the 20th. The lency the Governor. Sir T. B. Man- las| few miles to the Salmon Ponds ners-Sutton. aboard VICTORIA. were undertaken by pack-horse. It was not a moment too soon. Escorted up the ba) by the VIC- in Nylex TORIA. GALATEA dropped an- On May 4th the first brown trout eggs were hatched in the Southern chor off Williamstown to the cheers Hemisphere, while the following of the multitude. 'Wavelock' da> the first Atlantic salmon made From the batteries at Williams- their appearance. town and Sandridge and from the (KEEPS BOATS SHIPSHAPE, TOO) From such small beginnings the VICTORIA, her yards manned by rivers and waterways of Australia sailors, royal salutes boomed out. Keep dry, and warm, in a Nylex Wavelock spray jacket. Cot for comfort and and New Zealand were stocked action — with hood attached. Wavelock is the ideal boat covering, too, for, with these succulent fish. For the great occasion. Mel- bourne's population of some 130.000 unlike other materials, it can't rot or mildew. Is shrinkproof- Waterproof. And With all the pomp and ceremony had been swelled by the addition — thanks to its unique construction of nylon mesh laminated between two layers The man responsible for obtaining the the small ship could muster. VIC- of another 100.000 from the whole of strong vinyl — Nylex Wavelock is much lighter and lasts much longer, too. "Victoria" — Captain Sir Charles TORIA played an honoured role country around. Departure day — It's available in a range of colours including the safety colour, yellow. As a Hotham. K.C.B.. R.N . Governor of Vic- during the visit of His Royal High- January 4. IK68 — saw the Duke covering for your boat . . and for your own protection . . . you can't beat Nylex toria. June 1854 — December 1855. ness. ihe Duke of Edinburgh to the step into the VICTORIA** barge Wavelock It shrugs off salt and spray ! colon) in November. IK67. as Cap- for the return to his ship. He was tain of HMS GALATEA. As the accompanied b) the Governor and While Ihc explorers were bus) great day — the 23rd — dawned. Captain Norman. 'WAVELOCK' is manufactured in Australia by searching for Burke and Wills. Captain Norman, from a depot on NYLEX CORPORATION LIMITED Sweer's Island, carried out valu- able exploration work in the Gulf. Mis name is perpetuated in the Norman River and the town of Normanton. Empt) handed. Captain Norman Compliments from A. E. and H. E. IRELAND'S finally departed the Gulf on Febru- ary 12. IK62. Ihc final scene in the tragic drama took place in Melbourne on January 21. I KM. with the Slate STAR SERVICE STATION funeral of the remains of Burke and Wills. Following the principal YOUR CALTEX DEALER mourners was Captain Norman, • leading an armed party of sailors from HMVS VIC TORIA.

The valiant little ship's part in history was not yet over. On April 15. IK64. the auxiliary steamship Major and Minor Mechanical Repairs — CALTEX Petrol and Oils NORFOLK arrived in the Port of Melbourne front Fngland. Packed Accessories and Spare Parts in a huge ice box on deck were about I00.(MH) salmon and 3.000 trout ova. Previous attempts to in- troduce ova in I860 and 1862 failed when the ice melted. It was 85 RAGLAN PDE. WARRNAMBOOL, VIC. imperative this consignment be taken to Hobart Town as quickly as possible, then to the Salmon Phone: 3062 Ponds at the River Plenty, a tribu- tary of the Derwent. about 30 miles away, where special hatcheries LORD NELSON — The first Royal Navy ship named cfter the famous Admiral were waiting to receive them. later became o training ship on Port Phillip for the Victorian Colonial Navy. THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 Pag* Twelve August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY As the GALATEA got under way the shore batteries and the VIC- TORIA again fired a royal salute. Age was now catching up on the VICTORIA, and with another fight- ing ship on order in England, her value as a means of naval defence lost value. THE UNITED SHIP SERVICES But she was far from done for. Down-graded, she was used to ser- vice Victorian lighthouses. When the clipper ship NETHERBY was wrecked on King Island on July PTY. LTD. 14. 1866 — luckily without loss of life — the VICTORIA and another 88-102 NORMANBY ROAD, SOUTH MELBOURNE Government steamer, the PHA- ROS. were used to bring the 452 ' vlcetira/r th'mrnxu»4' VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA emigrants and crew to Melbourne. Two trips by each ship was neces- sary. One of the last important MELBOURNE — GEEL0NG — PORTLAND jobs undertaken b> the VICTORIA N E LS O N, OP ISO <;r\j>, was in 1875. following the large The largest organisation in Victoria for the fabrication and installation number of wrecks on King Island, when she was commissioned to sur- i—..if.Hk., •• Wn - H-L>-1 Y«. . of fittings for every description of cargo. Bulk grain fittings a speciality. vey the island waters and those of Dunnage supplied. Holds cleaned. Decks caulked Bass Strait. While so engaged she performed another heroic rescue, Ub e largesIV ( WWt UShi -L-1 p~ iu c England.,.. ,k. t„., ....h0 when the crew of the sinking ship E All trades available and include: TIENTSIN were taken aboard off Shipwrights, Carpenters, Joiners, Dockers, Painters, Riggers the north-east coast of Tasmania. tlVPHner Reseat, Tlx- ROMII I miiilv, The TIENTSIN, severely damaged t Oumr tlMmdrr. FiM Mar**/ ,. ' CM Ptmt^r, K~K -' TELEPHONE: 69-5231 :: Telegrams and Cables: "UNISTEVE", Melbourne in a storm, was low in the water I«A I III ' —1 <™.„ .M as VICTORIA attempted th; tow .W M .»k , to Hobart on December 2. 1875. i'M.* I Several hours later she sank. fcrrjsrisfcrxr:-" ssr- - few $m Um^ " ** i . - . ite^cr—-- Valiant little VICTORIA dis- U W l^v •• !»••* w iV U-m^l . • appeared from the record books in «M M •> P«-w . klM » • t<—" * the 1880*s. By now Victorians had • t* F , u« v • other ships on which to lavish their n , - Polyester Resins for Every Requirement praise. m x THE NELSON AND sSS^.: . . .: Z • • • - SUPPLIERS OF POLYESTER RESIN TO CERBERUS AUSTRALIA'S LEADING BOAT BUILDERS Realising a modern and more powerful ship was needed for Vic- toria's defence, the Colonial Gov- TECHNICAL SERVICE . U * f H ernment sent its Treasurer. Sir OUR TECHNICAL SERVICE LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES ARE AT THE DISPOSAL George Verdon. to consult with the OF POLYESTER CUSTOMERS TO AID IN THE RESOLVING OF PROBLEMS THAT Imperial Government in England A 6d handbill describing th* salient features for the launching of H.M.S. NELSON in 1866. He applied to Her — the first warship built in England after the battle of Trafalgar NELSON later THEY MAY ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCED STAFF IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR Majesty's Government for an iron- became a unit of the Victorion Colonial Navy. CONSULTATION OR FACTORY VISITS TO ADVISE ON PROMOTING PRODUCTION, plated ship, together with a wooden AND TO ASSIST IN THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION OF POLYESTER RESINS. vessel suitable for naval training. on the Thames. NELSON was by the best part idle in a dockyard His mission was successful and the far the biggest ship built to that port until presented to the Vic- NELSON and CERBERUS ob- time. With .i tonnage of 2617. she torian Government. tained for Melbourne. The Imperial was one of England's old wooden ESCON CHEMICALS Government provided C 100.000 of walls, carrying the amazing arma- For the voyage to Melbourne the cost and Victoria contributed ment of 126 guns. NF.1.SON was fitted with steaming 4:25.000. machiner\. PTY. LTD. I he Press described her as "super Under Commander C. B. Payne. and stupendous, of immense mag- Until the turn of the century NELSON sailed for Australia in nitude and exciting much admira- NELSON carried out her duties as ABBOTT ROAD, SEVEN HILLS, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA October. 1867. finally arriving at tion. with a figurehead of our brave training ship for the Victorian Navy P.O. BOX 10, SEVEN HILLS CABLES: RESINS, SYDNEY Williamstoun after a protracted and ever to be lamented hero ably and uell. presenting a fine TELEPHONE: 622-6088 voyage. Nelson". sight to early Victorians as she moved majestically about the bay. I-aid down in 1805 in honour of Unfortunately steam was soon in In 1870 NELSON had the honour Lord Nelson, and launched in 1814 vogue and the NF.I SON lay for of hosting the new Victorian flag August-September-October. 1968 Pag* Fourteen 7H5 NAVY sortces down the bay for target practice. VICTORIA, AI BEKT AND CHILDKRS GO OFF TO WAR WHEN YOU THINK OF PAINT The >eur 1884 saw three more ships added to the Victorian Navy, THINK OF THE BEST the gunboats VICTORIA (530 tons) and ALBERT (350 tons), and the torpedo boat CHILDERS. The squadron, under Captain A. Brodrick Thomas in VICTORIA, sailed from Portsmouth on Febru- ary 14. CHILDERS. with a speed "BERGER" of 19 knots, was sent on ahead. Before sailing the two gunboats were honoured by royalty, when Her Majesty the Ouccn presented Makers of: her portrait to VICTORIA, and His Royal Highness the Prince of BERGER BREEZE — BERGER BRISK — BERGER FULL GLOSS Huge crowds attended the gala launching of H.M.S. NELSON. This is the scene Wales presented his to ALBERT. at Woolwich, on the River Thames, in 1814. Malta was reached safely on Feb- — BERGERMASTER BERGER SHEEN ruary 26. Off the Portuguese coast - the lirst in which the Southern sertions at succeeding ports of call CHILDERS ran out of coal, re- Cross officially appeared. and much time was lost in getting ceiving emergency supplies from As a coal hulk the historic old replacements. the steamer PATH AN. For this Ask at your Local Paint Stockists for a ship was finally broken up at assistance the owners put in a claim Hobart in 1926 — 114 years after Appearance of the CERBERUS against the Victorian Government. her commissioning in Hngland. in Port Phillip, with her big guns FREE COLOR CARD NOW dominating, radiated confidence to At this time the Sudan War was CERBERUS was a different pro- Melbournians until early this cen- raging in all its intensity, in which position. ;ind can only be described tury. but some critics took unkindh Australian soldiers fought shoulder as. a monster, as in fact she was. to the new monster, describing her to shoulder with their British being the first of that class of as an "elongated gasometer with brothers. Anxious to help the turret ship. masts". motherland. Victoria offered the three ships then on passage to the Armament consisted of four 18- Her career, however, was mainl) Imperial Government. This was ton muzzle loading guns mounted in an inactive one. with infrequent gratefully accepted. Compliments from . . . two turrets. The 3.340-ton monitor ship was designed for a maximum speed of nine knots hut seldom attained it.

WICKHAM ROAD WRECKERS Captain Norman of the VIC- TORIA was sent to Fngland to supervise building, but died before WRECKING HOLDENS completion. Ships of the monster class — which included CERBE- RUS. CYCLOPS. CiORGON. HE- CATE and HYDRA — were all named after dreaded figures in Greek mythology. To the ancient Greeks. Cerberus was the three- J HOLOEIT headed dog with a serpent's tail which guarded the entrance to Hades. Under Lieut. Panter. and ALL MAKES AND MODELS with a nondescript crew of mer- chant seamen. CERBERUS sailed from Fngland on October 29. 1870.

280 WICKHAM ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC., The voyage out of 153 da\s was long, slow and unpleasant. De- signed mainly for harbour defence. Phone: 95-7501 CERBERUS was anything but a H.M V.S. NELSON as a training ship for the Victorian Colonial Navy — soon here in Hobson's Bay, Port Phillip. It was from the NELSON'S dock that Victoria's good sea boat. Storms in the Bay own flag, the first to officially incorporate the Southern Cross, wos flown. of Biscay caused many crew de- NELSON S top deck was removed before sailing from England.

Page Seventy-two THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August- September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pago Seventy-three BERUS's. with occasional forays SEE THE FABULOUS LAND OF into Bass Strait for gunnery shoots. In this respect their aim was most erratic in all but the calmest sea. The slightest swell affected the fall of shell to a great degree. On an even keel gun ranges were restricted to four miles, but this could be (: ^^:) increased by listing the ships. Naval defence leaned heavily towards torpedo-boats in the 1880's, and the Victorian Government AT quickly ordered two more to follow CHILDERS. These were the second •!!S!!! class boats LONSDAI.E and NE- PEAN. Years later the much C larger COUNTESS OF HOPE- TOUN joined the fleet to make M LEAN the Victorian Navy — in ships, fire-power and men — b\ far the largest of all the Australian Colonies, and a worth) fore-runner FORDmltd of the R.A.N.

AUTHORISED FORD DEALER The NELSON as a lowly coal hulk on the River Derwenl, Hobart, in 1921. Of the other colonies. Queens- land possessed two torpedo boats. New South Wales a training ship GALAXIE FAIRLANE FAIRMONT A telegram from the Victorian After a voyage of 135 days and and two torpedo boats. South Aus- Agent-General in London to Cap- 13.323 miles, during which VIC- tralia one gunboat and one torpedo FALCON CORTINA COMMERCIALS tain Thomas at Malta instructed TORIA'S engines turned 10.415.380 boat, arid Tasmania one torpedo him to report as soon as possible revolution-, the ships arrived at boat. to Rear-Admiral William Hewitt Melbourne on June 25. 1884. at the Red Sea port of Suakin. VICTORIA and ALBERT The South Australian gunboat mounted two large guns, an 8-inch PROTECTOR also went to war. Again CHILDERS was sent on forward, and 6-inch aft. Their During the Boxer uprising in China ahead, with orders to coal at Suda career was much the same as C'ER- in 1900 her services were offered Bay in the Island of Crete. Thus the wee ship blazed a trail for SPECIAL TERMS AND DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE later units of the Royal Australian TO ALL R.A.N. PERSONNEL Navy, who saw much of Suda Bay during the evacuation of Greece and battle of Crete during the grim NEW CARS -::- USED CARS days of World War II. CHILDERS arrived at Suakin on March 16. For The Very Best Deal followed three days later by the two gunboats. Alas for the sailors — victories of the Imperial troops McLEAN FORD PTY. LTD. ashore had gone so well that no use could be found for their ser- 106 KINGHORN STREET, NOWRA-2-0336 vices. and sadder but wiser, the squadron departed for Melbourne on the 22nd. The Commander-in- PLEASE SEND ME DETAILS AND BROCHURES Chief. on behalf of the Admiralty, ON THE LATEST • FALCON • CORTINA officially thanked the Victorian Government for its generous offer. Name For the Indian Ocean crossing. Address CHILDERS was towed most of the way by VICTORIA. Hot. humid tropical weather while under- steam made conditions almost unbear-

able. but was borne with great foi- The end of a historic ship - • NELSON being ripped apart on the River Derwent, titude. Hobart, in 1926.

Page Twenty-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pag* Twenty-seven In the world of lifting and hoisting FAVCO is almost everywhere

The Gunboat VICTORIA — Second ship to bear the name in Victoria's Colonial Navy — ot anchor off Sandridge (now Port Melbourne.

The ever increasing demand for efficient cargo the construction of the World Trade Centre, New handling facilities, particularly the many new port York, which will be the world's tallest building. and wharf installations around the Australian Favco equipment has been designed, developed coastline, presents another challenge for Favco's and made in Australia to suit Australian conditions ingenuity. Here you will see Favco's totally en- and safety standards — the most rigid in the world. closed deck cranes, hydraulic winches, guyed der- If you have a hoisting job that needs equipment ricks, and Favco's latest, the Universal Wharl with speed, economy, capacity, control and Crane with built-in automatic latching, specially to stability — meet the demands of container handling. Contact. Favco is a name you see almost everywhere there is a lifting job to be done. FAVELLE MORI UNITED Australian-made Favco Tower Cranes, the largest 300-310 Botany Road. Alexandria. N.S.W. 2015 of their kind in the world, have been selected for The Gunboat H.M.V.S. ALBERT — consort to Victerio — steaming down Port Phillip Bay. Aim from the guns of these Phone 69.6651 wo small ships was most erratic in all but the calmest sea.

Page Twenty August-September-October, 1968 August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Page Twenty-one missioned as HMAS CERBERUS, lo which the old CERBERUS was attached. When the training establishment was transferred to Flinders Naval GIVE A Depot at Westernport on April 1, 1921 the old CERBERUS was re- moved from the Navy List, being finally sunk as a breakwater at Black Rock in 1926. TUPPERWARE PARTY Her name, however, was given to Flinders Naval Depot, thus forging a link between the old NOW, AND EARN YOURSELF THE SPECIAL HOSTESS BONUS Victorian Navy and the modern R.A.N, of today. GIFT — A GIFT OF WONDERFUL TUPPERWARE Many relics of these long-gone ships exist in naval esfablishmenLs, museums and public places today — proud reminders of the infant Navies of Colonial Australia. TUPPERWARE CONTAINERS SAVE YOU TIME — MONEY AND FOOD The Rural Bank LIKE TO LEARN MORE? offers every trading bank Ring Your Nearest TUPPERWARE DISTRIBUTOR service including. Listed under Plastics in the Pink Pages • Cheque accounts for every person or business. • Short Term Interest-Bearing The figurehead of the old NELSON — a bust of Britain's Naval hero, Lord Nelson Deposits. — survives todoy at H.M.A.S. Rushcutter, a Naval Depot on Sydney Harbour. • Complete local and overseas Here the proud rolic is flanked by WRANS of a modern Australian Navy. travel service. • Travellers' cheques and gift by her Government and accepted Fewer still remained to be ab- cheques. by the Admiralty. However, like sorbed into the R.A.N, on its for- • Overseas banking and finance facibtie s. the VICTORIA and ALBERT. mation on July I. 1911. PROTECTOR arrived loo late to The gunboats GAYUNDAH fire a *»hot in anger. from Queensland and PROTECTOR RURAL BANK Following the formation of the from South Australia, the turret fines moir lo> you Commonwealth in 1901 the Federal ship CERBERUS and torpedo boat TUPPERWARE OF Board ol Commissioners Government took over the remain- COUNTESS of HOPETOUN were J C Fletcher. C B E (President); ing serviceable ships, designating all that could make the grade. E T Carroll: R H Cooper: Sir Norman Rydge. C B E them the Commonwealth Naval On this historic day the naval J F. J Auswild AUSTRALIA Pty. Ltd. Forces. depot at Williamstown was com- Compliments from . . . P. E. ROBERTS & SON 622 ST. KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE xt JEWELLERS AND WATCHMAKERS IT* All Watch and Jewellery Repairs and all your Jewellery TELEPHONE 51-5294 Requirements 12 Bollorot Street, Yorroville, Vic. PHONE 68-4889 Pogt Twenty-two THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 Background of the DX'DXG Program Compliments lo All R.A.N. Personnel and H.M.A.S Cerberus By Rear Admiral THOMAS R. WESCHLER, USN, Programme Co-ordinator, DX/DXG Programme from . . . In 1962, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said, "Of all the tools the Navy will employ to control the seas in any future war . . . the destroyer will be sure to be there." These words summarise succinctly FLINDERS HOTEL why the DX/DXG programme was created and why it is urgent WEST HEAD DX/DXG means destroyers.

Ever since ihe Revolutionary posed the DX/DXG Programme. construction of warships. the De- War when John Paul Jones asked The approach suggested was bold partment of Defence requires ex- TASTY COUNTER LUNCH 12 TILL 2 EVERY DAY for a fast ship "to go in harm's and imaginative, the most ambitious amination of alternatives to accom- way", our Navy has recognised the peacetime programme ever con- plish the mission, adequate detail- need for swift and capable war- ceived for surface warships. ing of essential performance re- ships as an important pari of our I he essence of the proposal was quirements. and determination that Remember Chaps when at the Gunnery Range sea-power. As ihe United States to acquire the needed ships by the contract definition approach is moved into (he twentieth century, large-scale action, using the "Con- suitable. This process, called "con- Call in for a Cold Beer this requirement became synony- tract Definition/Total Package Pro- cept formulation", has been accom- mous with destroyers: and since the curement" approach. In a depar- plished for DX/DXG during the first USS BAINBRIDGE (DDH ture from previous piecemeal pro- past year under the direction of the was commissioned in 1902. we have curement practices, a comprehen- programme co-ordinator. Phone: Flinders (Vic.) 3 had a large destroyer force in our sive plan was outlined and sup- Navy. ported with $30 million for con- Concurrently, by an extensive tract definition of the proposed operational analysis, another Navy The Navy has received long and ship types. It was envisioned that group determined the missions, valuable service from its destroyers. the total procurement for a large types, and numbers of escorts Ihe "four pipe" and "flush deck" number of ships might — though needed for the Navy-programmed destroyers of World War I were not necessarily would — go to one forces of the midl970's. and the still performing effectively during contractor to build the ships or basic weapons and sensors suits for World War II — a span of almost a series basis. Details of this pro these escorts. This determination Compliments from . 30 years. Our World War II de- curemcnt aspect has changed was made on the basis of required stroyers continue to perform slightly with each ship type now effectiveness at the lowest cost in valiantly today in every ocean. To being considered as a separate but the environment of a world-wide help forestall their obsolescence, related programme. scenario. we have modernised many of these ships over the past 10 years in our A major advantage inherent in As a result of these studies. DX Dynamic Ship Store Co. Pty. Ltd. Fleet Rehabilitation and Moder- the Contract Definition/Total Pack- and DXG were found suitable for nisation (FRAM) programmes. We age Procurement approach is seen contract definition, and a specific programme of numbers and ship GENERAL SHIPS CHANDLERS AND PROVIDORES »> have reached the point, however, as the opportunity to supplement where further modernisation is Navy expertise with industry's in- types was proposed. IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS either impracticable because of in- genuity in warship design. It also DESTROYER REQUIREMENTS adequacies of space and power, or provides an opportunity to re- The studies developed that there not economically advisable because examine the number of different is need for three general ship types of high costs. destroyer types needed, to reduce for our destroyer family of the the number of different "classess", future. I he problem vse face in replacing Stockists of All Types of Stores, Fresh, Dry and and to achieve the economies of the capability represented by these multiship production and standar- First, we need many unsophisti- old ships is enormous. While a cated ships for essentially anti- Cabin Stores a Speciality disation by increasing production one-for-one replacement is not re- per class. submarine work aimed at keeping quired or contemplated, the fact the sea lines of communications that over half of our anti- To appreciate the magnitude of free from the underwater threat. submarine and gun capability is change this approach entails, one These smaller single-screw ships mt carried by these 200-odd stiil-active need only to mention that 13 dif- are generally called DE's. or ocean 68A OAKLEIGH ROAD CARNEGIE, VIC. World War II ships provides an ferent destroyer-type ship classes escorts. For the most part, these indication of the scope of the prob- have been acquired by 51 separate ships are being satisfactorily re- Phone: 58-7048 lem. contracts from 12 separate bidders placed and updated by the building Recognising the urgency of the over the past 12 years! programme now in progress. No situation in late 1966. the Office As a prelude to carrying out th* additional DE's are contemplated of the Secretary of Defence pro- engineering development of the at this time.

August-Soptember-Octobor, 1968 Page Twenty-fogr THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Poge Twenty-five The second type — one of our ted the opportunity to deviate from functioning entity. By the same prime needs — is the twin-screw, thousands of "milspecs" which tra- token, the number and location of multi-purpose destroyer, and this ditionally have been mandatory in control spaces is not specified. This type we need to procure in signifi- ship programmes, as well as from allows full freedom to the con- cant numbers. Some of these ships Navy administrative and manning tractor to group functions as de- should be configured with guns and practices. In lieu of the tight re- sirable for performance or opera- others with missiles, but all of them quirements previously given, the tion and to monitor the require- are destroyers capable of attack contractors are required to propose ments of modernisation and modu- carrier escort and differing in accent guarantees and warranties to back lar replacement. YALE FORK LIFTS on capability rather than in basic up their engineering decisions in functions. It is these ships we mean these areas. Considering that the destroyers when we say DX and DXG — the of today carry nearly 250 tons of electronics with a resultant power DX being the "gun" version, and OBJECTIVES the DXG being the "missile" ver- requirement approaching 2000 KW sion. To place the degree of challenge the magnitude of the task should to industry in focus, let us examine not be underestimated. It will re- Petrol - LP. Gas - Electric - Diesel Finally, there is the nuclear- what the programme objectives are quire a marshalling of skills and powered. guided - missile ship as well as some things which they experience in a team that will be (DXGN), which has all the versa- are not. The prime objective of able to cover most of the spectrum tility and capability of the conven- the programme is to make a major of modern warfare. breakthrough in procurement and tional destroyer, coupled with At the same time, the C/D greater staying power so that she operating costs for warships. Within FOR CLEAN EFFICIENT OPERATION this broad objective, there are sev- approach offers the first real oppor- can: tunity for a single agency outside • l ake the independent mission. eral lesser objectives that should be considered. One of these is to the Navy to look across the vertical • Carry out an assigned task PARTICULARLY IN CONTAINERS USE YALE gain tie fruits of industry's in- lines that normally break these for days without relief, and genuity .-nd input to combatant many sub-systems into separate • Be rushed from one theatre ship design. In using Contract De- packages. This integration is the SPECIAL LOW SILHOETTE BATTERY ELECTRIC to another for instant action finition. we are seeking industry's key to the destroyer's fighting effi- as soon as she arrives on the creativity; to justify that search we ciency and probably the area in scene. UNITS need good, sound, well-considered which initiative and sound engi- These DXGN ships are the ideal ideas, and the best management neering will contribute most to the escort for our nuclear and con- we can get. reduced costs of its life cycle. ventional powered carriers and for Another goal is increased ship independent duty assignments as The Navy is not interested in availability through careful atten- well. There is an urgent need for "cheap" ships per se. What we tion to reliability, better fault iso- these ships as successors to the want to see are capable, well- lation. and modular repair. In this DLGN 36 class. integrated ships that can do the manner, we hope to minimise ten- required tasks in the most econo- der support requirements and per- DX—THE FIRST CHALLENGE mical way, considering the total life The Navy, then, has identified a mit our ships to be as self-sufficient of the ship. We arc also interested as possible. pressing need for new destroyer in ease of modernisation so that Distributors: types — DX. DXG. and DXGN. these ships will remain capable We will get a ship design made While many considerations are over their lifetime in order to by the contractor who will also Clyde-Yale Industrial Trucks Division common to two or more, each has counter any changed enemy threat build the ship. This means that it its own particular role. We have as well as incorporate improved will be adapted for maximum ef- studied the questions of com- potential for their mission. Modu- ficiency to his construction methods monality and standardisation and larity is a way to achieve this and facilities. Design for ease of determined that the desired end- objective. subsequent modernisation is also a result can be preserved with in- requirement. Such procedure and Another goal is acceptable effec- PAUL & GRAY dustry considering the ships separ- large scale production of identical tiveness of the ship as a single, ately. So it was that, on February ships should result in decreased ini- integrated system through the ap- 15. 1968. the Navy presented in- tial investment cost. We want a plication of human engineering to dustry with the Request for Pro- large class of ships standardised reduce manning through automa- posal for the DX programme. The within itself and with as much com- tion. Where computers and displays PTY. LTD. first step will be Contract Defini- monality with the rest of the fleet may be needed in order to join tion for the gun version of the as is economically justifiable. These systems, it is proposed that stan- destroyer. This is an exciting chal- are some of our major goals. dard "building blocks" be used, lenge to industry and as complex such as those provided by the Naval Of equal importance are some a task as ever was faced by any 27 DONCASTER STREET, ASCOT VALE, VIC. Tactical Data System and already things that are not goals. No new industrial shipbuilding team. in government inventory. No spe- shipyard or modernised yard is a The Navy is allowing unpre- cific command and control systems requirement for this program. Ob- TELEPHONE: 37-8131 cedented latitude to the DX con- will be specified, since they are a viously. new facilities could contri- tractors in the design of this ship. necessary part of the matrix which bute to reduced costs and might be For example, they will be permit- binds these sub-systems into a single built as a result of individual con-

August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pag* Twenty-seven

Page Twenty-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 tractor decisions. However, such Of the offering bidders, two or men have been a proud breed. They decisions will remain as elective ac- more will be selected to be awarded have achieved distinction and the tion to be initiated by a contractor Contract Definition contracts. respect of their fellow sailors and will not be required by the Phase B. which started about 1 through their performance and their COMPLIMENTS TO THE NAVY government. July will last for about 9 months, ability to do anything asked of and is a fully funded period. During them. No task has been too diffi- FROM . . . The DX/DXG is not a research this period the Contract Definition cult for them to tackle. They have program. No engineering effort be- contractors will prepare firm pro- plunged into each new requirement yond that of engineering develop- posals for conducting the Develop- w ith . . . zest. . . . Through a ment is sought. The specified weap- ment and Production phase. Only combination of . . . advocacy, en- ons systems are new and have Fleet one contractor will be selected to thusiasm. hard work, and ability, readiness dates from today through develop and produce the ships. destroyermen have carried on the 1974. The modularity approach will C and final Phase also involves traditions of seafaring men that permit ready adaption to new sys- a period of about four and one- have been characteristic of Ameri- tems based on changed enemy threat half months. In this period, the cans since the inception of this or improved weapons capability. JOE VERNON government will evaluate contractor great nation . . . The government already is investing proposals and select the one to large sums in designing, testing, and "But this is the way the de- perform the remaining development, approving weapons and sensors to stroyermen must take. New inno- detail design, and production of the fulfill Fleet needs. A ship pro- vations must be tried. New wea- ships, including certain items of lo- curement program is not the place pons tested. New procedures check- BUILDING CONTRACTOR TO THE NAVY gistics support. to incur large additional costs in ed out. And, as in the past, de- the design and qualification of new DXGN and DXG stroyermen are the ones to do the systems. It is expected that the DXGN testing. This takes stamina, devo- program will move in parallel with tion. and above all. the integrity DX TIMETABLE the DX to get these ships in the of an individual who will do his earliest practicable time. Exchange The Contract Definition for de- very best to see that the security of data between these two programs, PHONE 57-1769 stroyers (DX) is divided into three of this beloved country is per- as well as NAVSH1PS direction and phase* and will take about 18 petuated. Destroyermen have es- emphasis, will help to ensure their months. Phase A lasted about 4§ tablished enviable records of commonality. Some form of modi- months. In this phase, qualified bid- achievement, and they are still fied contract definition will be used. ders are preparing fixed-price pro- steaming toward unknown horizons The Navy's "in house" capability posals for Contract Definition. They where developments of the future will provide central management and will be expected to describe fully wait for discovery." will handle all facets of the nuclear their understanding of the technical What we are asking industry to power plant which will be furnished problem and their management set- do is to join with the Navy in by the government. The DXG pro- up for production. These proposals providing destroyers for these de- gram is expected to follow the DX are not expected to contain pre- stroyermen — destroyers that will and DXGN. after those ships go liminary designs. into production. continue the proud tradition for years to come. We know we are The Navy wants to know how Perhaps the best way to focus challenging industry to the very the bidders plan to attack the tech- the challenge the DX/DXG Pro- peak of its current capability, and nical problems they have identified, gramme provides to industry is to we have been given strong indica- and how they plan to manage all put it in terms of the people who tions that the challenge is welcome. Brucl* aspects of Contract Definition, in- run these ships — the destroyer- We know that when the going is cluding engineering, planning, inte- men. Written in 1962. Adm. Ar- rough, the call goes out to "send grated logistics support, and life- leigh Burke had this to say about the destroyers." cycle cost considerations. This ef- the men who man our destroyers: We want to be ready to answer the most versatile producer fort is to be made by the company. "Throughout the years, destroyer- that call.

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By The Honourable C. R. KELLY, M P. Minister For The Navy

E. P. & A. FRASER What is the lasting effect of the inadvertent attack on the Australian guided missile destroyer HMAS HOBART by U.S. aircraft? The Minister for the Navy, the Hon. C. R. Kelly, this month made his own "ties off" sea inspection of HMAS HOBART, now back in action off Vietnam after repairs at Subic Bay. Here, he gives his assessment of how the crew of a modern Australian warship reads in PTY. LTD. times of real crisis — and the aftermath.

The HOBART returned to the DAMAGE CONTROL It was lucky there was not more STEVEDORES AND CONTRACTORS Vietnam "gun line" on July 25 Evidently the damage control fire damage. after being damaged by the air- training worked excellently. craft on June 17. 1 went aboard I talked to the Engineer Officer A piece of a missile cut the top her on August 3. in charge of damage control. He off two carbon dioxide gas bottles I do not pretend to be an ex- said that he had been always just and these gave up their gas at just pert on naval matters, but I didn't a bit uncertain how he would re- the right time. Another piece of need to be to realise that the ship act to a crisis like this, with the missile cut through a water conduit and her company were in fine fettle. row of it all and the shock. and flooded out a small fire. The damage had been repaired And also, in the past he couldn't So HOBART was lucky, as well 26 King Street, Melbourne in the Philippines in a very efficient really be quite certain that he was as well served. manner but the photographs taken training his men to do the right And the crew of HOBART are things. But evidently the officers at the time give an idea of the certainly getting plenty of training. damage that the three "Sparrow" and men came through this ordeal missiles did. splendidlv. no one panicked even I spent a good deal of time in Phone 62-3155 I couldn't help wondering how though Chief Petty Officer Ray- the ship's gunnery control room. much would be left of an aircraft mond Hunt of the damage control During the day when we were if hit by one of these air-to-air party was killed on his way to his shooting in support of American missiles. post. and South Veitnamcse infantry, I The change in the crew since I Indeed, one lad was sitting at his heard the excited comments of the saw them off from Jervis Bay in post in the damage control com- American spotting plane pilot. "Say, March was marked. munication centre and was sur- boys.' he said many times, "keep Then, they were in their "working prised. after it was all over, to find it there. Splendid. I have never up" period, and most had not been he had a broken leg. seen better shooting." Compliments from . . . in action before. Now they have — and they now know that the damage control training was soundly based, and even more important, that th'cy MRS. A. SEMMENS stood up splendidly to the challenge of that eventful night. In short, they now have confi- dence not only in their ship, their training, their leadership, but in Chiropodist themselves. Two men were killed and seven injured on that night, but the stories told of narrow escapes were legion. It was remarkable how the super- structure was cut about, with frag- ments of missile and aluminium flying in all directions. The third missile did not explode 138 CURTAIN ST., NORTH CARLTON but rammed itself through the stern of the vessel. It came to rest after going through various bulk- 34-6013 ft 34-6013 heads, and eventually ended up in the bunk of a sailor who was for- tunately up on deck at the time. H M.A.S. HOBART, one of three of Australia's new guided missile destroyers.

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Royal Australian Navy helicopter pilot Sub-Lieutenant J«fl»ry Dalgliesh of Darribee, Brigalow, Queensland (centre) checks details of an impending lift of U.S. troops by Iroquois helicopter in Vietnam with two U.S. pilots. Sub-Lieutenant Dalgliesh is a member of the R.A.N's Helicopter Flight Vietnam which is integrated with the U.S. Army's 135th Aviotion Company based at Black Horse. The R.A.N, pilots work with U.S. pilots in troop movements, rescue operations and other duties in support of the Australian Task Force in Phuoc Tuy Province. Compliments from the LONG HOURS people reading letters, with a far- •«hips come here whose people Wc were firing at given targets away look in their eyes. Certainly, know more about their ship, are about every 15 minutes during the mail means an awful lot. and I more prepared and able to help night. couldn't help being sorry for Ihe themselves and are so friendly." I went to bed at midnight, think- few lads who had missed out. I left with the proud feeling that CROSS KEYS HOTEL ing that the noise of the guns Later. I visited an American any Australian ship that goes into would make sleep impossible. How- carrier force and learnt from the Subic will be looked after, not only ever. I slept till 7.00 a.m. and was American Admirals what they with efficiency, but with affection. 350 PASCO VALE ROAD NORTH ESSENDON, VIC surprised to find in the morning thought of HMAS PFRTH and HELICOPTERS that we had been shooting all HMAS HOBART night. (By the time I have told While I was in Vietnam I saw this story a few times I will be These R.A.N, destroyers are. of the R.A.N, helicopter pilots and saying that I slept pretty well un- course. American-built ships, so the maintained at Rlackhorse about 40 First Class Counter Lunch — Cold Beer on Tap at All Times derneath the guns.) Americans have others like them. miles north-east of Saigon. But many of their crews are not Not many people realise the These chaps are working with a as well trained as ours because hours being worked by the crews U.S. Army Helicopter group and — Spacious Modern Lounge and Parking Facilities their period of service is shorter. of these ships. They must average they are really living tough. 100 hours a week, and some key Everywhere I went 1 heard the Helicopters make an awful lot Home Delivery Service Including All Necessary Requirements people do 24 hours straight off. As same comment: "Your's are good of dust, and this prevents the grass I wandered around the ship during ships, manned by aggressive people, healing the scarred soil. So. when the day. 1 saw people sleeping excellently trained." it is raining, it is muddy; if the soundly in the oddest places, at When I went to Subic Bay in the weather is dry. it is just awfully the oddest hours. Philippines to thank the ship re- dusty. Phone: 379-1553 I was aboard during a refuelling pair people for the spc»?d and effi- Indeed, they tell me that you from a U.S. tanker. While we were ciency of their repairs to Hobart. don't have to have radio aids to doing this, they sent across bags I heard the same reaction from find Blackhorse. of mail to us. and for the next few- both Americans and Filipinos: You just track down the source hours you would stumble across "Don't thank us, we do not have of the dust. Page Twenty-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pag* Twenty-seven Here again, the quality training These boys are doing an excellent 1 remember asking the lieutenant that our R.A.N, people have re- job. working hard and living like in charge where he got a particu- ceived is showing up. lords. larly fine piece of furniture. Compliment from ROTO In this kind of environment, with We also have a small R.A.N, There was a long pause and then each pilot doing up to 140 hours clearance diving unit whose duty he said: "Mr. Minister. Sir, I wish a month flying, and with all the it is to inspect the bottoms of you hadn't asked me that". When- FURNITURE dust, good maintenance is vital. cargo ships. In between times they ever they say. "Mr. Minister, Sir." act as an explosion demolition I know they're treading water. The U.S. Colonel in charge of team on land. They were living in ANN HARDY the group admitted quite freely that a kind of a cave and I was very It was an interesting trip and CO. our people were experts at it. And sorry for them until I visited the I was proud of the R.A.N. they were working ridiculously long cave. hours. I don't pretend that they are CUTTING. TINTING. 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Auguil-Sapl.mbar-O'lob.r, 1968 Page Thirty-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 tHE NAVY faf Thirty.,.«.„ 3.00 p.m. Commemoration service and wreath laying cere- MAVY WEEK IN AUSTRALIA mony at Fremantle War Memoriol. followed by afternoon tea in the Mayor s Parlour. AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA Wednesday, October 2 Evening Twenty-First Passing Out Parade and official open- ing of the new Mess and Recreation Building at the Junior Recruit Training Establishment. — ptcftatnw Ojf Cmt6 — Friday, October 4 The White Ensign will be flown at Perth and Fre- mantle War Memorials. VICTORIA Friday, October 11 Evening Navy Ball at Anzac House ballroom in Perth, organ- 11.00 a m. Ex-Naval Men and Women s Association Church ised by the W.A. Division of the Naval Association- Sunday. September 29 service at Christ Church, South Yarra. Saturday, October 12 Evening Navy Trotting Meeting at Richmond, by courtesy of the Fremantle Trotting Club, featuring the Navy Monday, September 30 Noon Lunchtime band recital and PT display in Melbourne city. Cup. Monday, October 21 Golf Day at Waverley links 7 00 p.m. Navy Reunion Dinner at HMAS LEEUWIN in the new Mess and Recreation Building. Thursday. October 3 Navy League dinner-dance. Friday, October 4 Navy Week Ball at HMAS LONSDALE. SOUTH AUSTRALIA Saturday, October 5 10 00 o.m Open Day at HMAS CERBERUS Saturday September 28 — HMAS OTWAY visits Adeloide. Navy League giving Sunday October 6 10 00 a m Noval Memorial service at St. Patrick s Cathedral. Dinner ISat.l for Personnel. 11 00 o.m Annual Seafarers Service at St. Paul s Cathedral. Monday, September 30 Cocktail Party, Naval Memorial House. Convened 3.00 p-m. March to Shrine of Remembrance and service: by Naval Association and Navy League. Displays will be given in city stores and shop windows in Melbourne and Navy cooks will Friday, October 4 Commemoration Service of State National War give demonstrations at the Gas and Fuel Corporation's cooking centre in the city throughout the Memorial. week Monday, September 30 Friday, October 4 Navy Week photographic display at Kodak (Aust.) QUEENSLAND Pty. Ltd store in Rundle Street, Adelaide. Friday, October 4 HMAS PALUMA and HMAS BUNDBERG open tc TASMANIA public, Brisbane. Saturday, October 5 HMAS BASS open to visitors at a Hobart City Pier. Talks by PNF and CNF serving and retired officers Sunday, October 6 9.45 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony at Hobart Cenotaph to secondary schools throughout Queensland. with similar services at Burnie, Launceston and Ipswich sub-section Naval Association ball. Smithton Saturday. October 5 Training ships open to public. 11.00 a m Church service at St. George s Church, Battery Point, Reunion function of all ex-Novol personnel at HMAS Hobart. MORETON. HMAS BASS open to visitors Sunday, October 6 Naval mass at Roman Catholic churches. NORTH AUSTRALIA Naval services at Protestant churches. Darwin Ex-Navalmen s and Women's Association Dinner. Seafarers Service at Brisbane Cathedral. Ceremonial divisions and Commemorative Service Naval Memorial service and wreath-laying at ot Coonawarra. Shrine. Tuesday, October 8 Commemorative church services. HMAS MORETON and T.S. GAYUNDAH open to Window displays and film shows for children in public. Wednesday, October 9 Darwin Town Hall and High School Navy golf day- HMAS MORETON At Home PAPUA-NEW GUINEA Thursday, October 10 T.S. ENDEAVOUR open to public. Part Mortlby Friday, October 11 Navy Boll in Brisbane. Monday, September 30 Display of model and photographs at Oil Fuel Saturday, October 12 Navy League dinner in Brisbane. Monday, October 7 Installation, Champion Parade and Inspection of Sunday, October 13 Navy Bowls Day. HMAS AITAPE. Australian Sea Cadet Corps ceremonial parade and A recruiting booth will be manned. display, Brisbane. Friday, October 4 — HMAS AITAPE to open for public inspection. WESTERN AUSTRALIA Sunday, October 6 Friday, October 4 Navy Race Meeting, Belmont Park by courtesy of Ex-Naval Mens' dinner at Boroka R.S.I. Saturday, September 28 Madang the W.A. Turf Club, performance by the R.A.N-R. Saturday, October 5 — Band. HMAS SAMARAI open to visitors. Sunday, October 6 Sunday, September 29 11.00 a. m Church Parades to St. Georges and St Mary's Manuf cathedrals, Perth. Saturday, October 5 — The RANR bond will play in St. George s Cathedral HMAS LAE open to visitors. Sunday October 6

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Compliments from . . . NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT TO THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA KERR'S QUARRIES CLEARLINE NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE, 1968 The past year has been one of to be brought into force at an be inspected by the Governor- MACHINES constant activity and expansion. early date. However, it is known General in the grounds of Ad- PTY. LTD. Sea Cadei Units have increased in that rationalisation has its attendant miralty House. Kirribilli. At the number from 8 to 9 and the pre- problems. same time. His Excellency also PTY. LTD. sent strength of Officers. Instruc- After months of negotiations it accepted the invitation to present SCREENINGS CRl SHI I) RfX'K — tors and Cadets is now well in ex- is pleasing to be able to report that the Navy League Efficiency Trophy cess of 400. within a matter of weeks a lease to the Commanding Officer of TS 1)1 I IVERIES ANYWHIRI It is of interest. I feel, to men- should be finalised giving the Manly TOHRUK — the Unit declared the 63 ATHERTON ROAD tion at this early stage of my re- Unit a new site. We already have Most Efficient in Australia for OAKLEIGH, VIC. port that on January 1. 1968. I the authority of Manly Council to 1967. Against considerable compe- was requested by the Naval Board commence building but are seeking tition from other Units, TS TO- to co-ordinate the training of the to have the overall area of land HRUK. the Newcastle Unit, has Phone 569-0551 3. RANR School Cadet Units in increased. again been nominated in 1968 as Sydney and subsequently assumed The utmost co-operation has the "Most Efficient" in New South BUTLERS ROAD in June, full responsibility for ad- been received from HMA ships and Wales. We are hoping we may Factory: ministering both the Sea Cadet HMA Naval Establishments not- achieve the seemingly impossible FERNTREE GULLY, VIC. Corps and the Naval Reserves withstanding the scarcity of billets and win the Commonwealth award Cadets in New South Wales. in general. This has enabled us to for the second consecutive year, a 45 GOVERNOR ROAD feat never before accomplished. The combined Naval Cadet Force maintain a full and varied pro- Phone Ferntree Gully 80 MORDIALLOC, VIC. numbers over 600 Officers, Instruc- gramme to include weekend post- At the Annual Church Parade, tors and Cadets and I can say with ings and continuous training periods the Division was honoured to be Phone 90-5061 the utmost confidence that all per- of 7 days' duration. Lack of ac- inspected by Rear-Admiral Wells, Metropolitan Callers 7571-80 sonnel are proud to be associated commodation for Cadets to undergo the Flag Officer-in-Charge, East with the Senior Service. their 7 days* continuous training, Australia Area. It was gratifying Recruitment into the Permanent particularly in January, continues to see so many senior Permanent Naval Force remains at the same to pose a problem. The Naval Naval Force Officers at this social satisfactory level as last year and Hoard is aware of this and ways function. and means of providing this essen- whilst not overlooking that we are We have provided Cadet Guards primarily a youth organisation we tial facility on a permanent basis Kindly sponsored by . . . and Cadet detachments for Civic Compliments to Navy from . . . nevertheless encourage and assist are being investigated. Without ceremonies when considered appro- Cadets to join the Royal Austra- question a requirement exists for priate to do so. Our close liaison lian Navy, the Royal Australian permanent training quarters particu- Navy Reserve or to continue their larly in view of our growth pattern. with our Army and Air Force Southern Cross Cadet counterparts has been main- service with the Cadet Force as This year the maximum time for British American Instructors. tained and has resulted in a most continuous training was reduced useful exchange of information. There is a need for more Offi- from 10 to 7 days and this limitation Machinery cers and Instructors to bring the has helped to provide postings for To the Royal Australian Navy Bye Products complements of one or two Units more Cadets than has been possible and the Navy League of Australia up to strength. However, the Selec- in past years. and in particular the Ladies' Com- mittee. this Division wishes to ex- Pty. Ltd. tion and Promotion Hoard, which Two Indoctrination Courses each press . atitude for the invaluable convenes in HMAS WATSON of 7 days' duration were organised assistance, both financial and other- monthly, demands a high standard by this Division for personnel from Pty. Ltd. wise. received over the past 12 and this policy, which has been Queensland. A.C.T., and New South months. 133 MclNTYRE ROAD maintained over the past few years, Wales. One was held in HMAS MANUFACTURERS. IMPORTERS & has paid dividends. The youth of PENGUIN and the other in HMAS I am sure that all of you will EXPORTERS OF QUALITY NORTH SUNSHINE, VIC. today have an unending thirst for WATSON. forgive me if I end my report by knowledge and our Officers and SAUSAGE CASINGS Our annual events, the Swim- saying the Esprit de Corps that Phone: 311-0261 Instructors must be of a calibre ming Carnival. Sailing Regatta. prevails in this Division of the equal to meet this challenge. The Athletics Meeting and the Shooting Cadet Force is a credit to the morale in the Division is unques- Competition were all exceedingly Officers, Instructors and to the Also at: tionably high and I venture to sug- 51-53 HOBSONS ROAD well-supported. Cadets themselves and is a reflec- CNR. FAIRY « MERRI STREETS gest will reach even greater heights Saturday. April 20. 1968 was a tion' of their devotion to duty. WARRNAMBOOL once the question of rationalisation KENSINGTON, VIC. is resolved. There is a pressing and memorable and historic occasion L. MACKAY-CRUISE, urgent need for revised regulations when the whole of the New South Lieut.-Commander RANR. Phone 33-1160, 33-3325 Phone Warrnambool 3122 Wales Division had the honour to Senior Officer.

August- September-Octobor, 1968 THE NAVY Pago Forty-three August-S.pt.mbor-Octob.r. 1 968 THE NAVY Pag. Forty-two Report of Activities and Training Undertaken by the New South MAOORA Wales Division for the Quarter Ending, 30th June, 1968 Weekend training was conducted for Sea Cadets and Naval Reserve spected the proposed new Unit at School Cadets in the following ships and estanlishments: Gosford. Resulting from the inspec- HMAS PENGUIN 5-4-6h to 7-4-68 ,ion< j, js anticipated that Naval HMAS CRESWELL 5-4-68 to 7-4-68 Board recognilion wi|| he forth- BEST HMAS PENGUIN 26-4-68 to 28-4-68 - » makes one claim: 1' HMAS WATSON 26-4-68 to 28-4-68 com,nP *noniy. HMAS QUEENBOROUGH 26-4-68 to 28-4-68 The annual Commanding Officers' HMAS ALBATROSS There is a MAJORA PRODUCT for Every Paint Job 3-5-68 to 5-5-68 Conference was held at Royal FINISHES HMAS AN/.AC HMAS QUEENBOROUGH 33-5-68 to 5-5-68 Nava! Housc on Saturday. June 29, FILLERS. PRIMERS. SEALERS A UNDERCOATS Brite" All Purpose Full Gloss Enamel 9 Maiora All Purpose Wood Primer. White or Pink Majora HMAS DERWENT JliS !° 12115 I **- followed in the evening by "Fresh" 100% Acrylic P.V.A, Matt ffic n Majora Zinc Chromate Primer. Red Majora • Fresh" Clear Glaze Additive HMAS DERWENT to 2-6-68 ° <^ * i Instructors' Cock- al1 Parl Maiora Zinc Cnromate Primer, Yellow Maiora "Semi Gloss" Enamel HMAS DERWENT 14-6-68 to 16-6-68 » > without official guests Ma,ora Red Lead Pnmer Majora Paving Paint HMAS ALBATROSS 14-6-68 tol6-6-68 «»nd restricted to wives and lady Maiora Galvanised Iron Primer Majora "Galvo" Roof Paint HMAS ANZAC 21-6-68 to 23-6-68 friends. This is the first such social Majora Majorseal All Purpose Primer/Sealer. White Majora Danboline" Roof Paint Majora Renderfil filler for new cement render Majora HMAS DERWFNT 21-6-68 to 23-6-68 event organised to embrace the "Ferrocoat" Micaceous Iron Ore Paint HMAS ANZAC Majora Surface Conditioner Binder/Sealer Majora Tropical" House Paint 28-6-68 to 30-6-68 Instructors and it will become a Majora Intertox fungicidal for preserving all timbers Majora "Mill White" regular additional function to the Maiora All Purpose Undercoat, White Majora No periods of continuous train- The Representative of the Flag „ Majora ' Silveen" Aluminium Enamel ing took place. Officer-in-Charge. East Australia Annual "At Home . CLEAR FINISHES YACHT AND BOAT PAINTb A familiarisation course was held Area. Commander D. J. Beck ley. Boards were convened in HMAS Poly "707" Polyurethane Finish International ' Tropex" Anti-fouling Maiora "Wood Stain" Furniture and Floor Oil Varnish Stain from March 31 to April 6 in HMAS D.S.O.. D.S.C.. R.A.N.. accom- WATSON to determine whether International Yacht Racing" Anti-fouling Majora Hard Oak Varnish International Metallic" Pink Primer Majora WATSON for Chief and Petty panied by the Senior Officer, made Officers and Instructors should be "Brite" Clear Interlux Poly One-O-One" Marine Full Gloss Majora "Lustreoil" Weatherboard Oil Officer Instructors. Personnel at- his annual inspection of the fol- promoted and the suitability of Interlux Marine Gloss" Maiora tended from both the Queensland lowing Units: personnel seeking an appointment and New South Wales Divisions. TS PAR RAM ATI A 6-4-68 in the Corps. INTERNATIONAL MAJORA PAINTS PTY. LTD. On Saturday. April 20. the whole TS SHkOPSHIRE 27-4-68 To assist the School Naval Re- H!"0 0FF?CE" D FACTORY: PHILIPS ST.. CONCORD, N.S.W. PHONE 73 1201 X of the N.S.W. Division was re- TS IOBRUK 11-5-68 serve Cadet Units to obtain prac- Phone 73 1201 for colour card and name o« nearest stockist viewed by the Governor-General TS SIRIUS 25-5-68 tical boatwork arrangements were and Commander-in-Chief. His Ex- TS ALBATROSS 8-6-68 made for them to use the boats and cellency. The Right Honourable TS WARREGO 15-6-68 facilities at Snapper Island. Richard Gardiner. Baron Casey. On Saturday. June 1. the Repre- L. MACK AY-CRUISE. G.C.M.G., C.H.. D.S.O.. M.C.. sentative of the Flag Officer-in- Lieut.-Commander RANR. K.St.J. The Sea Cadet Royal Guard Charge. East Australia Area, in- Senior Officer. and Colour Party led the parade VACU-BLAST is the only Blast-Cleaning System of with the East Australia Band to the grounds of Admiralty House, Kirribilli. After the inspection. His its Kind in the World! Excellence presented the Navy- NEW SEA CADET UNIT O"1 y VACU-BIAST offer* closed-orcu>t. dust-free. blast-cleaning equipment that League of Australia Annual Effi- "."biin h.gh output, high-intensity, got-blast,ng with an mtegrol vacuum system ciency Trophy to the Commanding Naval Board recognition and facilities and classrooms for in- for dust, debris, and abrasive recovery and reclamation from the work surface! These Officer of TS IOBRUK (New- machines. colled VACU-BLASTERS. utilise a unique, patented e*ternol blast gun. The "Corvette" Class status have been struction. blasting operation ond immediate abrasive recovery are confined within the gun castle Unitl — the winning Unit granted the Point Clare Sea Cadet body so that dust-free blasting may be carried out ,n the open without the need unit. N.S.W.. and approval given for screens or protective clothing. A control valve at the gun permits the operotor in 1967. The unit's six instructors, two full control of the blasting process even though working some distance from the The Annual Church Parade was for the unit to be named "TS over 70 years of age. should be • machine in a confined, difficult to get at area. HAWKESBURY". I Vacu-Blast lAustrolio) Pry Ltd . design and manufacture a wide ronge of held in Garden Island Jn Sunday. congratulated for the manner in blast-cleaning plant ond equipment including specialised units for dockyards, aircraft April 28. and prior to the Service which they had conducted the unit. overhaul-workshops, metal fabricators ond similor industrial requirements - embracing Recognition of the unit is gratify- Vacu-Blasters. Vacu-Blast Dry Honers. Cabinets, ond Blast Rooms Many hundreds in the Dockyard Chapel the Divi- ing to dedicated ex-naval men who To keep up the morale and en- of the latter are m use in U.S.A , the U.K., on the Continent, in Japan ond at sion was honoured to be inspected thusiasm of boys for two years important East Asian industrial centres. have been "carrying on" for two by the Rag Officer-in-Charge. East without any form of uniform or Illustrated ot left is one of 'he latest high-performance, closed-cucuit, years without official recognition dust-free, portable VACU BLASTERS, as recently supplied to the R.A.N. Australia Area. Rear-Admiral D. and consequent difficulty. training equipment, except for self- Dockyards, and the Shell Company. Borneo. Such units are extensively C. Wells. help items, was no mean feat. used in dockyords throughout the world This is a medium VACU BLASTER Commander D. J. Beckley. mounted on o special frame to facilitate quick, eas/ dismantling and passing All day "efficiency" shoots were through any s>ze hatchway for reassembly below deck ond use in confined conducted in HMAS WATSON on R.A.N.. Staff Officer Reserves, in- Cdr. Beckley said the unit would spaces Compressed air consumption is 80 cfm and vacuum pump u driven spected the unit at Gosford on have local support. A most suitable Dy 7f h.p. TEFC motor. May II. 18 and 25, and June 1. 15 and 29. June 1. site had been obtained for unit headquarters at Point Clare with VACU-BLAST (AUST.I PTY. LTD. Advancement examinations for In his report, in which he re- ample water frontage. Cadets to attain higher rank were commended recognition of the unit. held in HMAS PENGUIN on June Cdr. Beckley said a parade was Name and address of the Com- S,?» iSwMNCI STRUT, AliXANO.IA, NS W. »I5. - 51-5400 22 and 23. Candidates attending held in the grounds of the Gosford manding Officer (elect )is Mr. F. were posted to HMAS PENGUIN High School, where each Saturday H. I.ambert. Lot 9. Gosford Road, for the weekend. the unit had the use of outside Saratoga. N.S.W. 2251.

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CO. PTY. LTD. 1KAKA RE-ORGANISATION OF planning staffs is being provided to The Australian anti-submarine DEFENCE JOINT deal with long-range policy, equip- cuided missile IKARA was fired PLANNING ment requirements, joint warfare, CUSTOMS AGENTS publicly for the first time on Fri- joint operations, joint operational A far reaching reorganisation in day. August 9. 1968. The firing was logistics and joint services com- the Defence Department's planning observed by a party of foreign ser- munications. These staffs, which PERMASETTE and staff arrangements was an- will comprise civilian officers of vice attaches, members of Federal nounced on June 30. 1968. Parliament and journalists who the Defence Department and. as travelled aboard the firing ship, In place of the Joint Service appropriate, of the Department of HMAS PERTH, off Jcrvis Bay. Committee structure, a series of External Affairs as well as Service The firing was remotely con 382 FLINDERS STREET trolled from the destroyer escort A PRODUCT OF HMAS YARRA which radioed MELBOURNE, VIC. directional advice into PERTH'S missile system. The visitors also F.T. LABORATORIES witnessed a flypast by units of the Phone 62-1686 fleet air arm. a "high-line" transfer, and a demonstration of naval gun- fire support. (See photo).

UNITED KINGDOM JOINT SERVICES' COLLEGE The three Australian Service Officers selected to attend the 36th Kindly Sponsored by . . . course of the Joint Services Staff College at Latimer, in the United Kingdom from August. 1968. to February. 1969. are Commander R. W. Lang. R.A.N.. Lieutenant Colonel P T. Johnson and Wing E. 6L A. MILLS Commander B J. Reynolds. The object of the course is to prepare QUALITY BUTCHERS officers in mid-career for future appointments, by broadening their knowledge in current political, economic, scientific and military WHERE THE BEST COSTS LESS fields in a joint service environ- ment.

H.MAS BRISBANE SAILS FOR HOME 615 LYDIARD STREET BALLARAT, VIC. Australia's third guided missile destroyer. HMAS BRISBANE sailed from the United States for Aus- Phone: 2-4402 tralian waters during September. Her first port of call in Australia will be Brisbane which she is sche- duled to reach on October 17. ALL MEATS HYGIENICALLY WRAPPED BRISBANE will arrive in Sydney on October 22 when the ship's company will take leave. (See photo next page). First public firing of Ikara

Page Seventy-two THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August- September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pago Seventy-three Greetings 10 .ill H.M.A.S. Cerehus Personnel COMPLIMENTS FROM an J haniilies from vour . . . SHUDOKWAI A.M.P. Society JUDO INSTITUTE Life Assurance BRUNSWICK & COBURG JUDO. KARATE. AlklDO. Jl'-JITSU. Representatives STICK FIGHTING BEGINNERS COURSES COMMENCING Messrs. Ashton and John Latham ALL ARTS K)k ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Limited Classes — Apply Now I IFE — FIRE — ACCIDENT SITUATED AT Australia's Largest Office — A Purely Mutual Office where All Profits Belong to the Policy 170 ALBERT STREET Holders BRUNSWICK Phone: 36-1727 12 RITCHIE STREET OK WRITE TO FRANKSTON, VIC. 50 Parkstone Avenue Phone: 78-3-2822 Pascoe Vale South

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Officers drawn from the three Ser- While Service Officers will pro WESSEX CHOPPERS ATKINSON VEHICLES I Compliments from . . . vices. will work under the direction tern belong to the Defence Depart- MODIFIED of a Director. Joint Staff. The work ment. they will have full access to A/ASIA PTY. LTD. of the planning staffs will he sub- the Services from which they are 'I"he first of a new version of the ject to review by the present high- drawn and to Service papers. Plans Westland Wessex anti-submarine ENGINEERS & IMPORTERS level Joint Planning Committee prepared by the Joint Staff will he helicopter used by the R.A.N, has • STEAD INDUSTRIES having the Director as its Chair- remitted to the Services for com- successfully completed its first test man. ment. flights. 1948-1962 PRINCES HIGHWAY. The first Director will be Rr .M PTY. LTD. WRANS RESERVE CLAYTON, VIC. Admiral W. J. Dovers, previc . Twenty-three of the Wessex Mk. 31A helicopters are currently being Phone 544-2022 Director. Joint Service Planning. The Women's Royal Australian Lathes. Drills. Turrets, Mills, Grinders. Shapers. converted to new specifications — Department of Defence. Naval Service Reserve came into Saws, Borers, Presses. Planers scheduled for completion during being on July II 1968. Mont Comprehensive Stocks Available To staff the Service component 1969. of the new organisation the Defence HI YERS OF COMPLETE PLANTS Dep.irtment will invite the Services Former WRANS (married or single) who have served for at least The new 31B has an improved to submit nominations against sonar system, increased load carry- criteria related to the jobs to be a year within the last, four or five ABBOTSFORD AUTO years are eligible to join. Serving ing capacity, a more powerful en- 1 RICHELIEU STREET done. The officers selected will be gine. improved navigational aids, a WRECKERS seconded to that Department, nor- WRANS with at least one year's WEST FOOTSCRAY, VIC. service can join immediately on station keeping radar and improved (E. V. Timms & Sons) mally for three years. Filling of communication equipment. posts on a Service rotational basis resignation or retirement. Reservists New and Used Spares. Axles & Tailshaft Telephone: 68-4385 are not required to attend parades will not be the dominent considera- Ihe new choppers will closely Specialists tion. but are eligible to volunteer for full-time duty for minimum periods resemble the 3IA's. Distinguishing 44 WOOL STORE of 30 days to fill vacancies in the features will be a fairing aft of the 271 VICTORIA STREET. ABBOTSFORD, VIC. The conceptual approach that SOMMERVILLE ROAD underlies the present organisation WRANS. They can also be called main transmission platform, the Phones: 42-5913. 42-6840. 42-6612 — that there should be involved in up for full-time service in time of Hudat radar antenna positioned BROOKLYN, VICTORIA Dcfence Department planning those war or defence emergency. above the cockpit and the Sonar who will have to execute the plans funnel housing the submersible in their own Services — will be Ihe maximum age for members body, protrudes beneath the air- craft fuselage. (See photo next page) Page Twenty-six maintained. of the Reserve is 45 years. THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pag* Twenty-seven NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (N.S.W.) ROPE Ihe Novo! Association, o branch of which exists in oil States. >s the only orgomsahon of its kind which is open to all serving men ond women of the Navy. TOP QUALITY ROPE PRODUCTS ARE MADE Under Royo! Patronage, its primary purpose is to assist in IN AUSTRALIA BY LONG-ESTABLISHED every way possible oil members and their fomilies. The Stote office is at Room 404, Anzac House. College Street, COMPANIES WITH ACCESS TO LATEST Sydney from whence application forms for membership MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES are availoble. Joining fee is $1.00 and annual fee is $2.50. Amongst the specific assistance available lo members is an Employment Se'vice. Repatriation Appeals Assistance — Mevhe is of The Australian Rope Cordage and legal Advice. Housing Loons Assistance, etc. Tw ine Association are proud to he associated with A Charitable Purposes Fund (self-supporting) is operative Ihe Royal Australian Navy for the benefit of member* ond their families, and a welfare fund which is assisted by the State Government provides financial relief where needed. Inserted by . . . Applications for assistance from the Services Canteen Trust Fund and educational grants are dealt with at the State M. DONAGHY ond SONS PTY. LTD. Office, and every assistance in all pension matters is readily avoilabie. DOWNS and SON PTY. LTD. Club life is very active in some areas, and fresh Clubs are currently being built m Ihe Sydney area. A quarterly A. FORSYTH and CO. PTY. LTD. magozme. The White Ensign . is posted free and post free to all members. FRANK and BRYCE BENTLEY PTY- LTD. Th'S is on Association which serves not only to assist, GEO. KINNEAR and SONS PTY. LTD. but to enable the Naval tradition to be cherished and mamtoined. JAMES MILLER and CO. PTY. LTD. If you have worn the proud naval uniform or ore wearing it find out how much the Naval Association hos to J. SCOTT PTY. LTD. offer you and your fam.ly. Run entirely by ex-Naval Men for all serving and ex-serving Naval personnel. W.A. ROPE and TWINE CO. PTY. LTD. ROOM 404, ANZAC HOUSE, WATTLE ROPE and TWINE CO. COLLEGE STREET. SYDNEY. 2000 — TEL. No. 31-5130 PROMOTION FOR CHIEF Changes have also been incor- In inland waterways their flexi- WRAN porated to improve aircrew safety bility and shallow draught are a in the event of ditching — the great advantage. The Director of the Women's cockpit layout is similar but the Royal Australian Naval Scrvice R.A.N. BUYS PLESSEY STD cabin layout has been completely since 1958. Mrs. Joan Streeter, Compliments to all Navy DATA SYSTEM changed. The sonarman will now OBE. has been promoted to the Personnel from: Plessey Automation and Elec- sit on the port side and the observer rank of Superintendent (equivalent tronics has delivered a salinity- H. Warren I in the centre, thus ensuring maxi- to Captain R.A.N.) mum use of available space and temperature-depth (STD) data ac- Superintendent Streeter first join- access to controls. quisition system to the Royal Aus- FRANCIS & the R.A.N, as a writer in 1943. tralian Navy Experimental Labora- DAME ZARA TO LAUNCH tory in Sydney. She was promoted to Third Officer HMAS TORRENS in the same year and continued to AUTO ELECTRICAL Dame Zara Holt will launch The system is an integrated, sea- serve until the WRANS was dis- HMAS TORRENS (destroyer es- worthy assembly of sensors, re- banded in 1946 She returned from 98 KINGHORN STREET ) cort) on September 28. at Cockatoo corders and associated equipment Canada when the WRANS was re- NOWRA, N.S.W. J. Thomson Island, Sydney. for obtaining accurate and con- formed and rejoined as a Second DRACONE BARGES FOR tinuous profiles of basic ocean pro- Officer in 1954. Phone 22245, 20349 For all Your SAND and METAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY perties. Salinity, temperature and. Today she commands more than The Australian Navy has ordered optionally, sound velocity are pre- 618 women. A.H.: 23500 i a number of Dracone barges from sented as a function of depth. Requirements the Dunlop Company of Britain. Data is continuously acquired by IMPERIAL DEFENCE AUTO ELECTRICAL These flexible, towable contain- high precision sensors, which are COLLEGE SOIL for the Garden — TOP SOIL ers will be used for transporting physically and electrically integrated Two Naval Officers have been MR. MOTORIST . . . fuels. as a multi-parameter, in-situ sensing selected to attend the 1969 course Battery Flat ? for the Lawn Each has a capacity of more system housed in an underwater at the Imperial Defence College in than 1800 cu. ft. and is just over "fish". All underwater elements of the United Kingdom. The officers Generator-Alternator Not 100 ft. in length. the system are suitable for deep- ALSO CLEAN FILLING selected arc Captain G. V. Glad- Charging ? ! A British invention, Dracone sea operation, having been tested stone. D.S.C.: R.A.N., and Cap- barges are used in many parts of to 12,500 pounds per square inch. tain N. E. McDonald. R.A.N. Starter Lazy ? P.O. 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Poge Fifty-two August-Septomber-October, 1968 THE NAVY Poge Fif»y-thr~ THE NAVY August-Sep (ember-October 1 968 I U.K. BATTERIES FOR at June 30, 1968: Navy. 16.454: the destroyer escorts YARRA, Compliments to the Navy from . . . AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINES Army. 42.944 (27,152 regulars and STUART, PARRAMATTA. DER- Wishing the Navy every Success from . . . "O" class submarines of the 15.792 national servicemen): Air WENT plus SWAN and TOR- R.A.N, are to be fitted with a Force. 21.564. RF.NS, when completed. British-built battery which in an TITLE CHANGES — FLEET Among other changes the Fourth emergency can provide sufficient UNITS Submarine Squadron will become power to light a town of 10.000 Australian The titles of R.A.N. Fleet Units the First Australian Submarine houses for a short period. DAVISON PAMTS LTD. will become all-Australian on Janu- Squadron. The Sixteenth Mine Counter Measures Squadron will Che giant cells, standing as high ary I. 1969. he known as the First Australian as a man's shoulder, will also be The three guided missile de- AUBURN, N.S.W. Mine Counter Measures Squadron. Gypsum used for cooking and heating as stroys. PERTH. HOBART and well as for the submarine's main BRISBANE will form the First Also on January 1. all R.A.N, • propulsion. The batteries arc manu- Australian Destroyer Squadron. ships will change the style of their factured by Electric Power Storage The Daring Class destroyers. hull numbers, thus ships will carr> 23 GEORGE STREET Limited, of Clifton Junction, near VAMPIRE. VENDETTA and only numbers (square style) on Manchester, the only submarine bat- DUCHESS will become the Second their bows and on each side of PARRAMATTA, N.S.W. tery manufacturing firm in Britain. Australian Destroyer Squadron their sterns. (Darings). RECRUITING AND ARMED Auxiliary vessels such as the if Suppliers to the Navy of non-skid Deck Paint SERVICES STATISTICS The Third Australian Destroyer fleet oiler SUPPLY and the troop PLASTER Strengths of the armed forces as Squadron (Rivers) will comprise transport SYDNEY will continue if Thinners to carry a small letter prefix. MANUFACTURE if Fluorescent Paint NEW QUEEN'S COLOUR As a result of the introduction of the Australian White Ensign, Her Telephone 638-0571 Phone: 648-1121 Majesty the Queen has approved a new Queen's Colour for the R.A.N. The design of the Colour consists of the new ensign with Her Majesty's Cypher superimposed in the centre. His Excellency the Governor- Wishing the Navy every Success from . . . General will make a formal pre- ASHCROFT'S sentation of Queen's Colours to the R.A.N, at a special parade at Olympic Park No. 2 in Melbourne during the afternoon of Friday, REAL ESTATE Globe Constructions November I. 1968. As is customary, one Colour will be held on board 117 JUNCTION STREET the Flagship and the other at 6 DIBBLE AVENUE HMAS CERBERUS. NOWRA, N.S.W. MARRICKVILLE, N.S.W. Thc H.M.A.S. OXLEY submerging. The latest version of the ("O") Oberon-doss patrol w ^mony will be open to • submarine, OXLEY is one of the most advanced submarines of her type in the ,hc PuWlc and members of the Specialising in the sales of homes, land world. Specially designed for silent running, her equipment includes the most^Navy 1-CagUC will be especially and the management of flats and sensitive underwater listening apparatus and a new electronic fire control system Mwclcome. houses in the Nowra District

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Page Twenty-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pag* Twenty-seven Annuol Report ond Balance Sheet of the New South Woles Division THE FAMOUS I By Courtesy of . . . of the Navy League of Australia - presented, 26 August, 1968 Paul's (Merchants) It is with much pleasure that I present the Committee's report for the year ended June 30, 1968. MEMBERSHIP: During the year had to be evacuated in May owing NAVY LEAGUE BALL: Result- ROCK & ROLL has decreased by 2 to 253. How- to severe storm damage is tem- ing from the 1967 Ball a splendid ever. as we lost fourteen members porarily housed in the Manly Scout donation of $1,000 was received Pty. Ltd. due to death, departure for over- Hall. The Unit, which doubled its from Mrs. T. K. Morrison who ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE seas or withdrawal of membership strength during the year, has obtain- was President of the Ladies' Com- Suppliers To R.A.N, of: due to non-payment of subscription, a new site at Manly Vale, and mittee. the slight loss incurred is not alarm- assistance will be made available FAMOUS ROCK ! CUTTING TOOLS — TOOLS OF TRADE ing. In this connection, the Secre- when required. We are most grate- This year there will not be a FAVOURITE DRINKING SPOT HARDWARE — GENERAL ENGINEERS tary has provided an informative ful to Manly Municipal Council and Ball, but Rear Admiral and Mrs. SUPPLIES. ETC. pamphlet which is also an applic- to the Manly Boy Scouts for their Wells most kindly consented to OF ALL NAVAL PERSONNEL ation form for membership and it make Tresco. the official residence We invile you to inspect our wide range and timely help in this matter. Our in- is hoped that all present will take vestment of $1,000 in Sydney of the Flag Officer in Charge, East • take advantage of special concessions to Navy Personnel and Hntployee% at least one and endeavour to obtain County Council Debentures has Australia Area, available for the one or more members to improve matured and this amount, together Ladies' Committee for a bridge 314 Pin STREET, SYDNEY our membership, thus increasing our with a further $1000 has since afternoon. This was held last Wed- potential to more vigorously in- June 30, 1968. been invested more nesday and we are most grateful Phone: 61-6392 fluence public opinion with an un- advantageously in the State Elec- to the Ladies' Committee and, in 2 BOURKE STREET derstanding of the vital aims of the particular, Mrs. Gordon Johnson, 447 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY tricity Loan. EAST SYDNEY League as well as to enable us to for organising such a successful Phone: 61-6392 continue to assist the Sea Cadet function. I understand that from Corps. During the year 1968-69 your their endeavours we will receive a 31-5109 31-5109 22-24 CANTERBURY ROAD, Committee by its Budget estimates, cheque for approximately $500. anticipates the expenditure will ex- "THE NAVY", our magazine, BANKSTOWN — Phone: 709-2311 ceed income by the amount approxi- under the capable editorship of APPRECIATIONS: Your Com- mating to the sum expended on Mr. Dennis Trickett, continues its mittee desires to record its appre- the Australian Sea Cadet Corps. progress, and is becoming in- ciation to the following: This sum will be met out of the creasingly the subject of favourable funds that have been accumulated comment. The varied subjects in- P. & O. Lines of Australia, against such a contingency. troduced in each successive issue Mr. J. K. Bowen and Mr. J. Compliments to the Navy from . . . A Company of the Vickcrs Group show that a most commendable B. McMinn, amount of research is carried out SEA CADET CORPS. The Messrs. Robertson, Darling and for the production of the maga- Senior Officer, Lt. Commander L. Wolfenden, zine and we are very grateful to Mackay-Cruise, R.A.N.R., shortly Mr. R. I. Rae. NOWRA the editor for this most excellent will present his Annual Report on Cockatoo Docks & publication. the AS.C.C. in N.S.W. It is very As your retiring President, 1 wish gratifying to report that not only to express my gratitude to every FINANCE: The audited financial is the Divisional strength increasing member of the Executive Committee BRICKWORKS Engineering Co. statement which will be presented but also its morale is of a very both for their monthly attendances shortly shows that during the year high standard Your Committee throughout the year and their in- PRINCES HIGHWAY, a slight decrease took place in our acknowledges the credit that is due valuable assistance. To Commander funds. The accounts are, however, to Lt. Commander Mackay-Cruise Reilly, who has been Vice-President NOWRA, N.S.W., 2540 Pty. Limited in a healthy state. Grants to Sea for this most satisfactory situation. throughout my long period in office, Cadet Units totalled $1,000 whilst a special tribute is due; for his sage a further $999 was spent on in- RATIONALISATION: The Com- counsel and ever-ready willingness BUILDERS OF MANY OF THE NAVY'S surance, sporting trophies, typiste, mittee appointed to investigate this to share the many responsibilities Do you require supplies of bricks FINEST FIGHTING SHIPS etc. The training ship PARRA- Naval Board proposal completed of President, the League is deeply MATTA is now well established at iLs N.S.W. enquiries during May, indebted and I say to him a very for early delivery see Rydalmere and now has received and it is anticipated that the full sincere thank you. Commonwealth report will be pub- COCKATOO ISLAND the full amount of $2,000 allo- To our Secretary Lt. Cdr. A. lished at the next Sea Cadet Council C. DOWNES (Proprietor) cated as a grant toward the cost Andrews, MBE, R.A.N. (Ret'd), meeting to be held in Canberra on SYDNEY of erecting the Unit H.Q. Building. the NSW Division is indeed in- October 11, 1968. T.S. HAWKESBURY at Point debted for his loyal service and Telegraphic Address: Codock Clare. N.S.W., has now received his ability to anticipate requirements. official recognition and $2000 has ENTERTAINMENT: Several Phone Nowra 22503 Phone: 82-0661 been earmarked for assistance to visits to ships of interest were ar- H. A. SHOWERS, this Unit for the building of its ranged and the visit to the first H.Q's on State Crown Land. T.S. of our own submarines, HMAS Rear Admiral, CONDAMINE whose premises OX LEY was well attended. President Poge Fifty-six THE NAVY Auguit-S«pUmb«r-Octob*r, 1968 Aogus»-Septemb«r-Octob«r, 1966 THE NAVY Pag* Flf»y-s*v*n THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA New South Wales Division DIESEL FUEL INJECTION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE, 1968 NORM EQUIPMENT ACCUMULATED FUNDS 196(J * REPAIRS — MAINTENANCE 1967 $ CONSULTING ENGINEERS GARLAND 11904 Balance — June 30. 1967 1L0-. 1*922 l«s: Loans lo unils al lhal dale, now converted to grants NEPTUNE ENGINEERING COMPANY FIBROUS PLASTER MANUFACTURER LAVENDER BAY, NORTH SYDNEY 9.982 U.055 92-2004 — Phones — 92-2695 84 NORTH STREET Less: Excess of expenditure over income for Ihe year ended June 30. g) 1.073 196*. as per accompanying statement 10,974 NOWRA, N.S.W. 11.055 Shoalhaven Refrigeration Phone: 2-3406 and Air Conditioning Employed as follows:— Fixed Assets — At Cost SI PPI.IKKS AND FIXERS INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL 192 Office Equipment ^ SALES AND SERVICE 520 Film Projector GYPROCK PLASTERBOARD and 19j) Holds. Clubs and Shops Specially 198 Sea Cadet Equipment Catered For FIBROUS PLASTER 910 910 ILLAROO ROAD, NOWRA 910 910 Less Provision for Depreciation Expert Fixing * Free Quotes Telephone 2-3661

Investment — at Cosl 1.000 Sydney County Council — Inscribed Slock Current Assets Wishing Ihe Navy every success ROBIN HOOD INN 10.468 Bank of New South Wales - Current Account 10.190 ^ ^ 23 Sundry Debtors ' BLACKTOWN, N.S.W. NOWRA 11.491 11,190 I Popular Mine Host. JOHN LAZANAS) Deduct Current Inabilities * Icy Cold Tooths Beer at Its Best 373 Sundry Creditors 1 POPULAR SNACK BAR STUDIOS 63 Ada McMaster Trust 216 Telephone: 622-0205 (Incorporating Eddie's Photographic 436 $10,974 Service) SI 1.055

(E. A. BYWATER. Prop.) Maritime Maintenance WEDDINGS, PORTRAITS, A. A. ANDREWS H. A. SHOWERS. Pty. Ltd. Secretary. President. For: PASSPORTS, ALL FUNCTIONS * RUST ELIMINATION. TANK CLEANING. AUDITORS' REPORT FLAME SCALING. CLEANING & PAINTING We report that we have examined the above Balance Sheet with the books of account of AND ALL FORMS OF SHIPS' HUSBANDRY 15 BERRY STREET the I-eague and have obtained all the information and explanations we have required. In AND SERVICE our opinion Ihe Balance Sheet is properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and fair view NOWRA, N.S.W. of the League's affairs according to the best of our information and Ihe explanations given Consult: to us and as shown by the books of the League. MARITIME MAINTENANCE PTY. LTD. ROBERTSON. DARLING & WOLFENDEN. Shell House, Svdnev Phone 2-2488 A.H. 2-3050 SYDNEY. August 14, 1968. Chartered Accountants. Phone: 29-1488 (Day) — 37-8106 (Night) Fag, Fifty-nin, Auguit-5,pl,mb,r-Octob,r. 1 968 THE NAVY Page Fifty-eight THE NAVY August-Soptembor-Octobor, 1968 THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA New South Wales Division NICOL BROS. STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR Samson Spray THE YEAR 30 JUNE, 1968 1967 196* PTY. LTD. s S Sea Income Total General Cadets Sales Pty. Ltd. K33 Subscriptions 722 722 ALL CLASSES OF 477 Donations 523 523 STEAM. DIESEL AND GENERAL 2,0011 Profit from 1967 Annual Ball 1.000 1.000 ENGINEERING 16-18 GORMAN STREET, 411 Profit from 1967 Trafalgar Day Programmes 335 335 Boilermakers 304 Interest received 323 323 Oxy Acetylene and Electric Welders MARRICKVILLE, N.S.W. Plumbing and Electrical Work 4,025 2953 2953

• Manufacturers of ;i Complete Range of Expenditure SPRAY PAINTING EQUIPMENT 1,04* Secretarial and Office Expenses 1.061 *40 221 54 Editorial and Publication of "The Navy" (67) (67) — 10-20 WESTON STREET 247 Printing Stationery. Postages and Telephone 172 50 122 BALMAIN EAST, N.S.W. Suppliers to the K.A.N. 142 Rates, Rents and Insurances 435 — 435 —. Federal Council Levy 2(H) 200 — 4* Cost Sporting Trophies 131 — 131 Stocked. Sold and Serviced Through the Nation PhiNic: H2-0367 (3 linn) 1.26* Grants to Units 1.000 — 1.000 102 Entertaining 80 — 80 43 Sundry Expenses 22 12 10 After llour\: FOR ENQUIRIES PHONE 76-94*5 — 86-3225 — 36-570* SAMSON SPRAY SALES PTY*. LTD. 2.952 3.034 1.035 1.999 Excess of Expenditure over Income for the year ($1,073) ended June 30, 196K SKI

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YOU GET A GOOD DEAL FROM This article is a reply to th« feature by Mr. R. J. Hallett which appeared in the May-June-July edition of "The Navy" LIFE ASSURANCE I page 25) — also entitled "Helicopter Destroyers for the N." The photograph of H.M.A.S. TOBRUK (D37) accom- panying this article is the property of the author.

l>istriel Representatives: At first glance the idea of con- QUICK MATCH (frigates). The There is more to the conversion Australia s greatest nans h ihe world ol boaling verting the "Battle"class destroyers normal active life of destroyers is of these ships than merely changing Years o» pracScal exper.ence. coupled with the Alan Owen from 20 to 25 years. their superstructure. The main con- skill of expert crafts nen, mate la'vorsens a and "Q" class frigates into heli- recognised authority or. every type of craft. copter destroyers appears to be Battle class destroyers Completed sideration to be made is an evalua- BOBBIN HEAD. Fo h.-e Halvo sen Cru-sers. 68 WALLACE STREET, NOWRA half cabin ana open l?u ciioo o/>ntg boats Repairs worthwhile. However, after ex- HMAS ANZAC 22-3-51 tion of the condition of the ship's and maintenance gin. s Elastomuffle Marine vhips. especially the frigates, are ship whose hull or machinery is Siienc- . HMAS QUIBERON 22-7-42 HALVORSEN BOATS 1 32 BRAIDWOOD ROAD too old and the cost of such a con- worn out. This is obviously the B0D3IN HEAD L'F.S HALVORSEN HMAS QUICK MATCH 30-9-42 case with the "Q" class frigates and KU-RINC GAI CHASE S^S PT, LTD. version would be too expensive to Pli ,i'C 47 901 i Wite view S.re.-t RYDE NOWRA, N.S.W make the project worthwhile. The to a lesser extent the "Battle" class F O Bo.; 1 Therefore the ships which were f hone oO 0251 analogy between the Canadian ships destroyers. TURRAMURRA .07- PO Bo* 1 j i^YOl ?H2 Telephone 2-3475 recommended for conversion to Te eg . T«.cg ami of the "St. Laurent" class and the hclicopter destroyers have either i.c s Sydney H ' • se s Sydr,e> ONE OF I HI WORLD'S I.ARC.EST Australian ships is unreal as the rcached the end of their active life All these ships have seen war ships involved belong to completely or are very near it. Accordingly, service and it could be expected different eras. The Canadian ships all but the ANZAC and QUEENS- that they would have prematurely were completed from 1955 to 1957. BOROUGH arc laid up in moth- aged due to the constant activity whilst the Australian "Q" class AT YOUR SERVICE balls awaiting disposal. Already two at high speeds that a warship ex- frigates were completed in 1942. other ships belonging to the . "Q" periences in action. The ANZAC For Your Holiday Requirements The ship;, suggested for conver- class have been scrapped. HMAS and TOBRUK served with the Information A; Bookings Call or Telephone sion are HMAS's ANZAC. TO- QUALITY was declared for dis- United Nations forces in the REID & HERNE posal in 1957. while the QUAD- HOWARD SMITH TRAVEL CENTRES BRUK (destroyers). QUEENS- Korean War. whilst the QUEENS- RANT was scrapped early in 1962. BOROUGH. QUIBERON and Svdnet: 269 George Street — Tel. 27-5611 BOROUGH, QU1BERON and Melbourne: 522 Collins Street — Tel. 62-3711 Port Adelaide: 3 Todd Street — Tel. 4-1461 Fremantle: 1 Mouatt Street — Tel. 5-1071 PTY. LIMITED Newcastle: 16 Watt Street — Tel. 2-4711 Cairns: IK Abbott Street — Tel. 2115-6 Ballarat: ( nr. I.vdiard & Malr Sts. — Tel. 2-5462 | MEROO ROAD BOMADERRY, N.S.W.

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The "Daring" a ship's hull is subjected to a con- superheated steam escaped from a class destroyers are to have im- stant succession of varying stresses. boiler. These incidents point to the provements made to their gunnery At one moment the ship is sup- fact that neither the hull or control systems costing $6,000,000 Co. Pty. Ltd. ported on the crest of a wave, when NORM LATTA machinery in the frigates would be in an attempt to bring their 4.5 there is a tendency for its decks in a sufficiently good condition to inch turrets up to date. to tear apart and its keel has a make their conversion to helicopter tendency to buckle (hogging). 92 JENKINS STREET YOUR QUALITY BUTCHER destroyers worthwhile. Also the 40 mm. bofors carried NORTHCOTE, VIC. Ihe next moment the ship may by both the "Q" class frigates and be in the trough of a wave with The stale of the "Battle" class the "Battle" class destroyers have destroyers is probably better than been replaced by the more accurate PRIM! 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However, it ship comes off the crest of a wave through TOBRUK's upper deck would be so high as to make these EAST BRIGHTON, VIC. and crashes into the trough of the and exploded. ships' conversion uneconomical, following wave. These and other when for a few more million dollars Phone: 48-4793 stresses exerted on the ship even- TOBRUK was involved in an- a new ship could be built. Phone Your Order 92-1907 tually weaken the hull making it other accident on September 14. unseaworthy. I960, when she was engaged in With the introduction of missile a stand-off practice shoot off Jervis systems and the wider use of elec- Evidence suggests that the hulls Bay. She was hit by a 4.5 inch tronics in warships the cost of each of these ships have deteriorated shell from HMAS ANZAC and ship has vastly risen. 'This point and that their conversion would although there were no casualties is illustrated by comparing the cost be unwise. As early as 1943 struc- the engine room was filled with of HMAS's ANZAC. TOBRUK tural defects had developed in the This space donated by 14 ft. of water and a 12 ft. square and PERTH. The ANZAC cost QUIBERON and QUICKMATCH. hole was made in TOBRUK's hull. approximately $5,000,000, TOB- Compliments from . causing leaks in the bow section. RUK cost $4,940,000. while the Some of the gusset plates had Although the shell did not have either buckled or cracked. Also in PERTH cost approximately an explosive warhead, it tore $50,000,000. Of this $50 million ALLIANCE QUICKMATCH there uere leaks through TOBRUK's armour plated in the forward magazines and shell the cost of missiles, electronics and hull at the waterline and crashed spare parts cost $36,000,000. There- rooms caused by leaking rivets. An into the engineroom. where it dis- DEVESON'S investigation into these defects con- fore. althought the conversion of integrated spraying splinters about the ANZAC. TOBRUK. QUEEN- ACCEPTANCE cluded that these defects had been the engineroom and cut salt water caused by maintaining high speeds BOROUGH. QUIBERON and pipes, putting the boilers out of QUICKMATCH to helicopter de- in heavy seas, or coming alongside action. Shortly after the accident BUS SERVICE ;mother ship in rough weather. stroyers may appear an ideal plan, steel plates were welded over the its cost, if the ships were to be CO. LTD. hole and a concrete block was HMAS QUHENSBOROUCiH, suitably armed and fitted with poured in the engineroom as sup- the only "Q" class frigate still in adequate warning systems would active service, has also had her port for the weakened hull. After • this accident TOBRUK was towed be too high to make their conver- share of troubles. On May 8. 1963. sion worthwhile. 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Page Seventy-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA DIVISION) PRESIDENT'S REPORT FOR YEAR "Now my trypan keeps Compliments its shiny-new look with from . . . I would be grateful if Members would accept this Document as a "Newsletter" covering the six months ended 30 June, as well as the Annual Report ending at the same time. Sunbeam In my previous newsletter I re- Lake Eppalock. some miles distant, LONSDALE later on in the year, ferred to the composition of the but with good facilities for boat- with Commodore J. H. Dowson, W. T. Skews Executive Committee — work. New headquarters for the C.B.E.. as Reviewing Officer. Frypan Cleaner" Cdr. G. Ashley-Brown. Unit will be required, and the Local Members and their friends will be Mr. W. Bell. Committee has already sought invited to this ceremony when dates Mr Sam Benson. MHR. League assistance. and details arc arranged. Mr. R. H. Collins. I.A I ROBE VALLEY — TS LA- SEA CADET ACTIVITIES Pty. Ltd. Captain C. I. Flaherty. TROBE: The Unit at present uses Over 100 Sea Cadets have taken Captain G. J. Fowlc. the facilities of the Army Drill Hall part, or will take part, in Courses Sir Kenneth I.uke. in Yallourn. The Unit needs its at Flinders Naval Depot in 1968. Mr. J. H. Paterson. own premises. (I understand the Instructors took part in a Course Captain lan McDonald. Military establishment will become in August-September, 1967, and an CARTAGE Mr. R. A. Nettlefold. a "hole in the ground" in any case, Officers Course is scheduled for Mr. W. Speakman. as the open cut extends), and we September this year. CONTRACTORS Since then Messrs. Bell and have entered into correspondence A ^number of Portland Cadets Paterson have left the Committee with the SEC concerning the re- took passage from Portland to Syd- and Surgeon Captain A. Rowlands. servation of a site on the Hazel- ney in HMAS SUPPLY and the de- General Haulage — OBE. State President of the Naval wood pondage. Here also, a new stroyer VAMPIRE had Cadets Association, has joined us. headquarters will be required. aboard for a Port Phillip Bay exer- Storage Available I also referred to the 1967 League PORTLAND — TS HENTY: cise. Ball; the projected visit to Chateau The Unit at present shares with H.M.A.S LONSDALE has played • Tahbilk (which was very successful .several other organisations, a build- "host" to country Units on a num- — although very hot and the venue ing which is due to become part of ber of occasions, and has co- therefore much appreciated); and a civic centre, and will have to operated in many other ways. the need of the ASCC for the funds move in due course. These events demonstrate the in- raised at these functions. The Portland Council has very creasing interest of the Service in I also wrote of the attendance generously offered us a very good the A.S.C.C. of the Minister for the Navy at waterfront site which we would A CLOSER ASSOCIATION OF 9 LLOYD ST. one of our monthly meetings, and like to take advantage of. Once EX-NAVAL ORGANISATIONS the aim of the Navy League to again, new premises will be re- As many members know, there support the R.A.N, and to ensure quired if the Sea Cadet Unit is to are several organisations related in KENSINGTON, that it is able to play its part in continue. one way or another to the R.A.N. the Australian defence organisation. As the accommodation of Sea The Naval Association of Australia; VIC. Having thus summarised our ac- Cadet Units is a responsibility of the Naval Commemoration Com- tivities during the first six months, the Navy League. I have mentioned mittee; the various ex-HMA Ships' • I turn to the last half of she year the requirement?* of these three associations, all with other organis- under review. Units to indicate the importance of ations. help to provide "backing" the League's fund-raising activities. for the R.A.N. Even the most careful housewife finds grease splatters under- AUSTRALIAN SEA CADET In particular we depend very much The League is playing it's part to neath ner electric frypan. Tough to remove, because it's baked CORPS on the Navy League Ball.

Augusr-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Poge Seventy-nine Poge Seventy-eight THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 attend, the April monthly meeting Members will be advised of de-1 ing ihe year. I look forward to see- of our Executive Committee in Mel- tails as soon as they become avail-1 ing you at the Annual Meeting on bourne. able. 4 September We greatly appreciated this gest- 1 have run out of words, but hope | Yours sincerely, SUPPORT THE This .pace with compliments from . . . ure of good will on the part of this resume gives you some idea F. G. EVENS, Admiral Smith. of the activities of the Division dur- resident. THE NAVY LEAGUE BALL Due to take place on Thursday, RED CROSS Gerrard Wire Tying October 3 at the Palais. St. Kilda. the Ball this year promises to be Australian Sea Cadet Corps really "a ball". The Ladies Com- NEWS FROM THE VICTORIAN DIVISION mittee has been working on the Become a Blood Donor Machines Co. arrangements for several months On Saturday, June 29, 3 Officers, The Officers and instructors were already, and we hope for a record 3 Instructors and 62 Cadets of the also shown ovtr the ship to their Today attendance. Victorian Division were the guests undoubted benefit. On the "official" side, the Feder- of Captain N. Boase. Commanding One particular, incident which Pty. Ltd. al President of the League (Rear Officer of HMAS VAMPIRE for a was impressive was the firing of Admiral Harry Showers, C.B.E.) 3 hour cruise on Port Phillip Bay the anti-submarine mortars and and Mrs. Showers are coming from during the ship's Radar and Gun- their ultimate recovery by frogmen. Sydney, and the Second Naval nery Trials. VAMPIRE slipped at Cnr. Geelong Rd. and After nearly 3 hours in VAM- Member (Rear Admiral Peek) and 0815 and with the Cadets helping PIRE all were taken ashore by Mrs. Peck will come from Canberra man parts of the ship and pro- Little Boundary Road workboat after scrambling down to join us. His Excellency the ceeded down river to the Bay. The nets over the side. BROOKLYN, VIC. Lieutenant Governor and Dame Officers and Instructors were for- Remember The Life You Mary Herring will be our guests tunate to be allowed in the wings Captain Boase, his Officers and of Honour. of the Bridge whilst leaving har- Sailors made every effort to en- bour. The Cadets from TS BAR- sure the whole party not only en- Save May Be Your Own I hope every member will support WON. TS VOYAGER and TS Phone 314-0888 the League Ball: the welfare of joyed their trip but benefited from BENDIGO gave a good showing of it. Of this there is no doubt, and the A.S.C.C. is so very dependent themselves as they went about their upon it's success. from the Victorian Division we duties allotted them. say thanks to them and wish VAM- PRESENTATION OF THE 'flhe Cadets were then divided PIRE every success in the future. QUEEN'S COIXHJR TO THE into groups of about 8 and the TS VOYAGER are proud to re- R.A.N. First Lieutenant of VAMPIRE, Lt. port that Cadet (Acting Petty Offi- A major Naval spectacle is plan- Cdr. Wililams had arranged for a cer) T. T. WALTON ha< just suc- Compliments from Compliments front . . ned for Friday. November 1 1968, Leading Seaman or Able Seaman cessfully completed a course in where His Excellency the Governor to take charge of each group. Each flying and has obtained his licence General will present a new (Aus- group was given a comprehensive to pilot small type aircraft. Only 17 tralian) colour to the R.A.N, at a tour of VAMPIRE and there were years of age. this is quite an ac- ceremony at Olympic Park (No. 2 indeed a great deal of questions complishment and all congratulate TOOTELL'S A. LLOYD Oval). and answers. him on this achievement. BOOKSHOP MIL K BAR & MIXED BUSINESS I RESIT I REIT ^ VEGETABI ES LENDING LIBRARY SOUVENIRS. DAILY vro THE EDITOR.. ETC. SWEETS & CONFECTIONERY C/o 1st Floor. and sunk by the BISMARCK at a 2/IC of the the Med. Fleet, and it Registry in Bankruptcy, range in excess of 25.000 yards. is stated on what authority. I don't 119 Phillip Street, I am certain that this is an error, know, that when he was fished out CNR O'SHANNESSY and Sydney. 16-^-68. that has been used over the years of the "occin" the C-in-C was 333 BALWYN ROAD The Editor "Navy". since 1941. and that the actual alleged to have informed "P.W.'V BROOK STREETS Box 1719 G.P.O. photo is that of HMS BARHAM that he had been "stymied". BALWYN, VIC. Sydney. of the "QE" class exploding after Yours, etc.. SUNBURY, VICTORIA Dear Sir. being torpedoed in the Mediter- O. G. HAINE In your issue of May-July '68, ranean. in either November or Phone 857-6727 on page 63, there is <. photograph December of 1941. Telephone: 85 purporting to be that of HMS Hood The BARHAM was wearing the Editor's Note: Mr. Hainc is cor- blowing up in the Denmark Strait flag of an English VA Pridham- rect about the photograph of the in May 1941. after being engaged Whipple. a keen golfer, who was sinking — I do apologise.

Page Seventy-two THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August- September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pago Seventy-three Compliments from the . . . VIEW POINT HOTEL * FXC ELLENT ACCOMMODATION M[ /IV WHAT'S NEW? Cool. Creamy Ale Always on l ap Speedy Counter Lunch 12-1.30 p.m. Compiled by "Periscope" A Warm Welcome Assured at All Times STAND BY FOR WHAT? VIEW POINT, BENDIGO, VICTORIA Inspection of a ship's tailshaft, Phone Bendigo 3-5555 pewM which normally requires dry-dock- ing. removal of the propeller and complete withdrawal of the shaft, can now be accomplished while the vessel is afloat. Compliments from . . . This is possible with a new I urn- Compliments from . . . bull Split Shaft Bearing, developed by Turnbull Marine Design Co. f Ltd.. of Cheshire, England. 'l"he new stern-bearing housing (suitable Alloy & Air Cooled for shafts ranging in diameter from CANADA HOTEL I to 3 feet) is in two pieces. The bottom half is an integral part of (Jim and Dion Demetrie. Mine Hosts) the stern frame. The top half is Motor Co. located on the horizontal joint and Excellent Counter Lunch 12 till 2 Daily the rear 180-dcgree radial face of the stern frame. 78 FOSTER STREET Tavern Lounge Free Bulk l>elivery A built-in hydraulic system en- DANDENONG, VIC. Service ables one man to lift the upper • half of the bearing and move it Unlike radar and infra-red equip- and an example of lap-jointing • forward on an overhead rail. This ment. Night Window i> completely which withstood an impressive test. exposes one half of the tailshaft passive and emits no visible or in- The material is supplied in 1 lb and stern-bearing surfaces for in- visible waves that an enemy could kits for emergency use at sea. Each NEW & l 'SI D MOTOR MOWERS spection. and the engine turning detect and jam. It can "sec" in kit contains pre-measured propor- gear can be used to reveal the darkness as dim as an indoor sports tions of Plastic Steel and hardener. I AWN MOWER REPAIRS 596 SWANSTON STREET other half. Ihc manufacturing firm arena lit by a single flashlight. FOR PARACHUTE SAFETY offers a design service for ship- Originally developed for the mili- A simple, rugged Czechoslova- Specialists in CARLTON, VIC. builders and owners, or will supply tary, Kollsman is studying its ap- kian parachute release can be set complete, manufactured units. Price plication for all-weather flying and to open the canopy after a delay TUNE-HPS AND REPAIRS pends upon specifications. landing. of up to 5 seconds or at heights from 1.640 ft. to 13.100 ft. It is CAT'S EYE PLASTIC STEEL Phone: 34-1437 designed for automatic emergency Devcon Ltd.. of the U.K., re- Phone: 79-2-3270 A new navigational aid that en- operation and as a safety device cently gave an interesting demon- ables pilots to sec night-darkened in sporting events. Dials on the re- terrain with the same depth, size stration of their new repairing lease mechanism allow time or and realism they would view in material. Plastic Steel SF. It is a height to be set. The manufacturer broad daylight has been announced putty-like material, consisting of Chronotechna says its KAP-3P is by the Kollsman Instrument Corp. 80 per cent steel and 20 per cent A. E. CUSACK of Syosset, N.Y. The so-called epoxy resin. When mixed with a guaranteed to stay within accuracy Night Window employs advanced hardening agent it forms a rigid limits for 500 operations. * YOUR FRIENDLY BUTCHER optics and highly light-sensitive metallic mass which can be drilled CHEEKY television to give pilots catlike and machined in every way like A lightweight radio headset that 171 CARLISLE STREET, BALACLAVA, VICTORIA night vision. Unlike previous sys- steel. The remarkable feature of is worn on the cheekbones, leaving tems, the Kollsman system does not this material is that it cures some the ears uncovered by earphones FIRST CLASS QUALITY MEATS ONLY display the viewed scene as an nine times faster than other epoxy and the mouth unobstructed by a image on a small picture tube be- materials even in temperatures down microphone has been developed by Fast, Cheerful, Efficient Service low the pilot's eye level. Instead, to — 20°C. This means that a hole Spembly Electronics of Andover, All Meats Hygieniciilly Wrapped it projects its images on a foot- in a pipe elbow, a worn flange or England, for use on aircraft, in air- square screen that mounts behind a defective bolt need not hold up traffic control, language labora- Phone: 91-1350 Phone: 91-1350 the aircraft windshield, making the work of a system for more tories.ctc. The HS4 unit allows the them appear to the eye like the than about half an hour. The de- user to carry on normal conversa- real objects in daylight and in their monstration showed repairs to a tion while, at the same time, re- true position (photo). 4 in. pipe elbow, a 4 in. gate valve, ceiving and sending radio messages. Page Eighty-two THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968

August-September-October, 1 968 THE NAVY Page Eighty-three The assembly weighs about 5 ozs ind contains a bone-conducting nicrophone and miniature loud- U.S. Navy Orders Best wishes from . . . PLUMBING CONSTANT-TEMPERATURE CHAS PACKHAM & SONS ANEMOMETER Additional Targets Zitzewitz Electronic Labs states A $4.7 million contract for ap- * LICENSED PLUMBERS that its Disa 55D05 battery-operated proximately 300 AQM-37A super- anemometers are required for sonic target missiles has been < ..tstittirs. New Roofing and Roofing Repairs simultaneous measurements in dif- awarded to Beech Aircraft Corpora- ferent locations. tion by the U.S. Navy Air Sys- First Class Certificate M.M.B.W. The 5 lb unit measures 21 in. tems Command. The AQM-37A. in use by the REAR 83 CANTERBURY ROAD, MIDDLE PARK, VIC. x 8] in. x Si in. and accommo- dates a variety of hot wire/film Navy since 1963. simulates high Phone: 69-2600 After Hours: 69-4009 probes for flow velocities of up to performance, high altitude aircraft 450 fps and ambient temperatures and missiles. About 1.500 of the of up to 150 deg. C. rocket-powered missiles have been delivered to the Navy and the SPECIAL RADAR FOR United Kingdom since the proto- HELICOPTERS type was first flown in I960. First radar system designed spe- This space with Besl Wishes from . . . Beech Aircraft is currently con- With compliments from . . . cifically for helicopters meets Naval cluding a Navy contract for 444 requirements for all-weather, anti- Three methods of presentation of the missiles, said Roy H. Mc- submarine operations. Developed are available to the operator, con- Gregor. Vice-President of Aero- by Ekco Electronics of the U.K.. ventional PPL gronud stabilised space Marketing and Contracts. As for the Ministry of Technology Donald Don & Sons display and ground stabiliser with of November I. more than 4(K) J. W. ALLNUTT the radar will be fitted to a control offset. High brilliance over the 17 had been delivered under the pre- helicopter working with other ASW in. square plotting surface is sent contract. units. It will display primary echoes achieved with a Schmidt optical The missile target, powered by from aircraft, ships and terrain up Pty. Ltd. system and field lens. a liquid propellant rocket engine, PTY. LTD. to 50 naut. miles away. Coded In addition to the MinTech con- was originally designed to operate secondary radar responses from air- at speeds up to twice the speed of SPECIALISING IN TIP TRUCKS AND craft. helicopters or surface vessels, tracts for Wessex and SH-3D heli- INDUSTRIAL TRANSMISSION copters Ekco is negotiating with a sound from altitudes of 1.000 to fitted with transponders, will also 70.000 feet. However, it has per- FRONT END LOADERS number of European Governments. ENGINEERS be shown. formed at Mach 3 speeds at alti- • tudes as high as 90.000 feet. Mc- • Gregor said. SUBSCRIPTION FORM Beech Aircraft, winner of the To "The Navy", original design competition for the Box C178, Clarence Street Post Office, AQM-37A. is currently using the 316 RUSSELL STREET 65 LYONS STREET Sydnev, N.S.W. 2000. Australia. airframe of the AQM-37A to de- I enclose $1.30 for Annual 'Subscription to "The Navy velop the Sandpiper — a high per- MELBOURNE, VIC. PORT MELBOURNE post free. formance target missile using a newly-developed hvbrid-fueled en- Name gine — for the U.S. Air Force Phone: 662-1888 Phone: 64-1919 Armament Laboratory at Eglin Street Air Force Base. Florida. The AQM-37A is currently being Suburb State launched from Navy A-4. F-4, and F-8 aircraft, shore installations, and aircraft carriers. Post Code Date It is propelled by an LR-64 FOR BETTER PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Best wishes from ... Please make cheques, postal orders or money order.-, payable to rocket engine utilising mixed amine "The Navy League". fuel (MAF-4) and inhibited red Subscriptions commence in January of each year, at which time fuming nitric acid. Nitrogen gas is CAINS QUALITY BAKERY a subscription reminder notice is forwarded to current subscribers used as the pressurant. —Annual Subscription $1.30. The 12i foot long target missile 298 SOMMERVILLE ROAD, WEST FOOTSCRAY, VIC. •Persons commencing subscriptions to "The Navy" magazine during is shipped from Beech Aircraft's the quarter commencing APRIL (i.e. sub. for 1 i years) should Wichita facility in a hermetically remit $2.27; JULY (sub. for H years) $1.95; and OCTOBER (sub. sealed container, fully fueled and Phone: 314-6999 Phone: 314-6999 for U years) $1.62. ready for use. It has a Beech Air- Subscriptions for shorter periods than 12 months cannot be craft-proven shelf life of more than BAKER BOY BAKES BETTER BREAD accepted. Overseas subscription rates (by air/sea mail) supplied on request. three years, is 13 inches in diameter You Can Taste the Difference and weighs about 60u lbs. fueled.

August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Page Eighty-five Page Eighty-four THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 Best wishes Irom . . . Michael NASH PANEL WORKS A GLIMPSE OF OUR MARITIME FUTURE * SPECIALIST IN ALL TVPES OF By LIEUTENANT D.J. S. HOPKINS, A.S.C.C. PANEL BEATING Australia's future role as a maritime nation is just Retting under close association with CS1RO Insurance and Smash Work Promptly Marine Sections, with various Uni- O'Halloran Executed way, and her prospects are very bright. Great Britain and Japan were versity Marine Biology and Geo- forced to develop their sea communications because they arc small logy Departments, and with oil and 376 RESERVE ROAD, CHELTENHAM, VIC. islands, with advanced economies, off the coasts of large continents; mineral exploration, will no doubt REAL ESTATE AGENT AND Telephone: 93-4267 Australia, at the end of a chain of islands, adjacent to the most populous be augmented by the new Degree areas of the world and much more advanced economically than any of courses for officers. A growing QUALIFIED VALUER Navy will help an increasing Mer- them, also has all Oceania to the East and North. Sea-lanes are there- chant Service to expand further. fore of supreme importance to THIS island. Why have we not shown The Navy League, as the "civi- Specialising in Bill Parkinson Motor School a strong maritime tendency already? lian friends" of the Navy, has an ALI TYPES OF RURAL PROPERTIES Jordanville Driving School Pty. Ltd. Until now. we have been very merchant fleet of the future. I important function. As a group, and as individuals, we must promulgate 143 POWER AVE., CHADSTONE, VIC. hiisy establishing ourselves in what refer to the vast upsurge in interest in the sea shown by the multitudes our belief in our future at sea, and Getting Confused hy All the Claims? was a strange and forbidding land, and we have done it well. Now who take their recreation at sea — our enthusiasm for expanding Naval Then Do as More and More People Do Each Yea 247 LONSDALE STREET we are ready for the great leap sailing, power-boating, diving, ven- participation in all the exciting new RING "JORDANVILLE" AND BE SURE ! forward — in mining, primary and turing into the blue water and dis- sea-frontiers. Only by multiplying No Waiting — Immediate Vacancies DANDENONG, VIC. secondary industries, and export. covering a love of the sea. We are the number of Australians imbued All Eastern & Southern Suburbs 7 Days a Week Remembering that it took those beginning to probe the scientific with this concept will it become For Prompt and Courteous Service: other great maritime nations hun- challenges of the oceans; we are an ingrained idea with our policy- Phone: 791-7144 Telephone 277-8836 dreds of years to achieve their pre- opening new ports; our hydrographic makers. This is a wonderful con- ( The Easiest School in Melbourne to Learn) eminence, we. in spite of our pre- standards have improved consider- tribution the Navy League can occupation with the land, have not ably. and they will continue to do make for the ultimate benefit and done so badly to date. so. Everywhere, with growing strength of Australia. momentum, we are thrusting for- Shipping — the transport of ward towards our inevitable mari cargo — is just one of the main Compliments from . . . time future. Already we occupy a arteries of commerce. Australia position other countries took cen- is like a ripening cotton-boll, ready turies to reach, and the foundations to burst open, so that its valuable SOUTHERN CROSS HOTEL S.A. Rubber Mills have been well laid to enable our contents can be carried far and wide 192 STATION ST., PORT MELBOURNE merchant-service to grow with our The Navy League by the trade winds. This "Lucky export trade. (DON COOLEY, Licensee I Country's" produce, from mines, Pty. Ltd. fields, and machines, will spread Of course, maritime commerce to the vast populations to the North- will require protection — integrated l or that Creamy Drop with the Froth on Top Says "Thank You" Manufacturers and Suppliers of west. North, and East of us. Most defence-forces. Obviously, a strong Where Good Friends Meet of it will be carried by sea. and we Navy is part of this, and no matter The New South Wales Division WATERPROOF AND SAFETY are preparing for that rapidly. what the integration and interrela- of the Navy League of Australia acknowledges with grateful thanks Telephone: 64-2746 The spotlight of history and our tion. the sea-borne force is almost the generous donations made by FOOTWEAR current news is on the land, so we certainly the key. For this, too, the companies and Trusts listed may be forgiven for not noticing very sound foundations have been SARMPREME POLYURETHANE hereunder:— just how far we have progressed laid. We have excellent shore already as a maritime nation. In training establishments, even if they Commonwealth Bank. Best wishes from . . . FOAM the past, we have actually tried (in are not spread around the coast Bank of New South Wales. UNiROYAL TYRES vain, fortunately) to stifle coastal adequately; we have good repair Naval Association of Australia A.B.C. FLOORS shipping for the benefit of land- facilities; and we have the nucleus (N.S.W. Branch). of all the important sections — borne traffic, but this tendency has P. & O. Lines of Australia. submarines, Air Arm, anti- • VINYI.. CORK. LINO TILE, been outgrown. Now, we have an Commercial Banking Company. CRANBOURNE ROAD submarine, hydrographies, etc. SHEET VINYL established and growing shipbuilding Kodak Australasia. industry; both coastal and overseas The building of a Navy to pro- Arnotts Biscuits. linoleum Supplied and Laid DANDENONG, VIC. shipping-lines are increasing; the tect commerce naturally lags be- Colonial Sugar Refining Co. PARQUETRY SPECIALISTS latest cargo-handling systems are hind the Merchant Service. The W D. & H. O. Wills. being installed right around our obvious way to prevent this lag J. Fenwick & Co. Pty. Ltd. 18 CENTRAL AVE., THOMASTOWN, VIC. Phone: coast; and our fishing-industries are from becoming too serious is for Imperial Chemical Industries changing from small individuals to the Navy to be closely associated National Bank of Australasia. Telephone: 465-2096 79-2-0461 or 38-6781 organised companies and fleets. with ALL scientific developments Gilchrist, Watt & Sanderson. Also, we have the potential for at sea. not just with those con- M.I~C. for an anonymous donor. obtaining the manpower for our cerned with defence. The Navy's Charts for All Nations Page Eighty-six THE NAVY August-September-October, 1 August-September-October, 1968 Page Eighty-seven Compliments from the . . . Future Role of the Soviet Navy Soviet publication* are giving increasing prominence to the role of the Navy, a service BRITTANIA HOTEL which has not been much in Ihe public eye in the past. The follow ing Ls a special conden- (MISS YVONNE IRWIN) sation of three articles written on 27, 28 and 30 December, 1967, by a special correspondent to "Red Star". It is designed to appeal to the ordinary reader, and to popularise the Navy; For that Creamy Drop wilh the Froth on Top but. despite some crude anti-Americanisms, it has interest for Ihe picture it gives of the COUNTER LUNCH 12-1.30 growth of Soviet activity in the Mediterranean. The MAHOMET HADZHIEV is However, we helped them, losing unknown boat. As our ship left 14 MORRIS STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, VICTORIA a floating transport base (PUS), time, and later two other Soviet the Dardanelles, they flew dan- In "lane's" it is listed as "a new' transport ships arrived. They had gerously low over us, and the cap- PHONE US...WE DELIVER Telephone: 397-5307 Soviet frigate', but from a distance also heard the distress call. The tain ordered 'Uncover the guns', it can be taken for a cruiser. It Americans ignored the call: they Two first-year sailors, not without has the most modern electro- were too busy on exercises bomb- pleasure, bared the barrels of the mechanical fighting equipment, but ing a rocky Greek island near Crete, anti-aircraft guns. Seeing this, the best of all is its communications When we speak of the open sea. Americans flew off. system. I had occasion to see this we have to explain what we mean. "Since Ihe ship is Soviet territory." Compliments from . . . I his space donated by . . work when we were in the Tuni- The open sea is that which lies said one of the sailors, "we have sian straits: the contact we obtained outside territorial waters. The prin- a perfect right to shoot down any- wilh Kamchatka was as firm and ciple of free and safe sailing for body flying over us — as we did clear as if it had been a close all nations is the basis of its re- Powers". Our sailor found some neighbour. gimc. Ships of all states may good words about restraint and the VESTA The ship has travelled many without hindrance sail the open art of not giving provocation, and Industrial Steam miles On Captain Polckhin's desk seas, submitting only to the laws referred to naval orders where it lies a record — 1965, 7,600 miles: of their own country. is slated that any foreign interfer- 1966. 10.630 miles — and in this In more than two decades the ence in the life of a naval vessel BATTERIES anniversary year she has travelled warships of the Americans have of the USSR 'must be stopped in Reconditioning far. for on May 30 the Commander been prowling sinisterly about the the most decisive manner' but that radioed the Turkish authorities. 'I open waters of the Mediterranean, force of arms is to he used only Priced To Suit Your Pocket am approaching the Bosphorus', Their Sixth Fleet alone consists of in 'an extreme case', and from then on she has been about SO ships. But there are The tactics of the dirty tricks of From $10.80 Service sailing in the Mediterranean. also POLARIS submarines. And the Americans on the open sea are Since the HADZHIEV has been that's not all: there is the SARA- commonplace. On one occasion in the vicinity of the American TOGA, with its 62,500 tons dis- the torpedo boat RICHARD Sixth fleet, she has been constantly placement and deck bombers, and KRAUS circled in order to deter- Available at: bu/zed by aerial spies who skim the seagoing tug ETAPEKA, an in- mine the lime of the departure of just above the masts. Destroyers vetcrate spyboat. On more than boats. They sent TRACKER air- are always investigating the arrival one of our boats sailing in the craft to help her. She dazzled the 1-3 OTTER STREET 6 KYLTA ROAD and departure of submarines from Mediterranean I read an entry in bridge with searchlights and then her sides. One in particular, the the log book, 'ETAPEKA approach- dropped flares. COLLINGWOOD, VIC. WEST HEIDELBERG, VIC. DAVIS, came dangerously close cd our anchorage'. Why did it The composure and control of and was warned off by our signal- approach? In order !o watch and the Soviet commanders is to be ad- man. The time has ended when listen. And you can't drive it mired. Nothing hinders them while Phone: 41-7424 Telephone: 45-7300 the Yanks could behave like hotli- away: it's the open sea. they are carrying out on the open gans on the high seas; contact with One evening, just as the sub- sea their duty in defence of the the American Fleet has not lett marine drew up beside the floating state interests of the USSR, pleasant impressions. base, the ETAPEKA appeared. As In the Western press they used As we were sailing to meet a it grew dark, the ships became in- to write that the Sixth Fleet was This space with compliments . . . submarine commanded by the visible from a distance, and were always on the move. Its position veteran Captain Akatov. we heard marked only by their anchor lights, was always secret. Only when it an SOS from the Greek cargo ship When it grew light, she saw they was in port was its secret tem- WESTORIA SERVICE STATION ANGEL1CA, which had a fire in were not anchor lights but two little porarily disclosed. Then the boats its engine room and required lamps thrown overboard from the would vanish again, and nobody (A. J. GRINTER) — YOUR SHELL DEALER assistance.. It was 120 miles away, floating base. The trick had de- knew where they had gone. Now and would mean a sharp change ceived the spy. She rushed to one they write that the Soviet ships A Grade Mechanics — Prompt Attention to All Auto Repairs in course and a great loss of time, side and then to the other and followed the Americans constantly but we had to help. When we then, obviously in answer to her during the periid of the Middle 21-25 CHURCH STREET, GEELONG, VICTORIA r-ached the ship they wanted to call, two NEPTUNES flew from East crisis. During the crisis. Ad- know how much we would charge: Ihe direction of Crete and began miral Grace gave a press confer- they did not realise that we wanted to tear about above the waves. ence, saying that the Americans Phone 7-4776 Phone 7-4776 to help for the good of humanity. The NEPTUNES spy on any were not going to act on behalf

Augutt-$.ptemb.r-Octob*r, 1966 THE NAVY Pag. Elghty-nin. Pag* Eighty-tight THE NAVY Auguftt-S.pt.mb.r-Octob.r, 1968 of the Israelis against the Arabs, the 'training manoeuvres' turned into the Mediterranean. We must and he called as witnesses the out to be close to the shores of dig into history, but not only to Compliments from . . . Soviet ships. Israel. the times of Ushakov and Senyavin. What about the Battle of Rhodes? But the Americans supported But the situation in the Mediter- Israeli aggression. Ten days after That wasn't the eighteenth century, GERBERS BRIQUETTE ranean has changed and will change but 1941!" Space with compliments from . . . Israel's attack on the UAR, all the even more, and not to the advan- SUPPLY bars in Naples were quiet. Their tage of the aggressors. Our sailors Visits of Soviet warships to the regular customers, the marines of in the Mediterranean are watchful UAR have become traditional. Last the Sixth Fleet, were on the CAM- and steadfast. They have an ex- year there were visits by the rocket • BRIQUETTES — WOOD BRIA and on the other six trans- cellent understanding of their lofty ship BOIKI, by the anti-submarine MORNINGTON COKF. ETC. port ships: 'to carry out training mission. vessel PANTERA, by submarines manoeuvres', wrote the ubiquitous and by the MAHOMET HADZ- correspondent of Associated Press. HIEV — and there is always a 91 STATION ST., DEER PARK, VIC. A young political worker, Kalin- And naturally enough the area of in, said, "And so we have sailed warm welcome. Telephone: 393-1448 PTY. LTD. "CORSETIERE" SUB REACHES RECORD DEPTH (Miss L. Macnamara) Lockheed's research submarine "Deep Quest" planted an American sure inside and outside the outer flag on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean recently as the submersible hull is thus equalised. 22 DIANE STREET reached a record depth of 8310 feet The battery powered DEEP * LADIES' DRAPERY. HOSIERY. GLOVES Interested in spotting old shipwrecks lying in water some 3000 ft QUEST is capable of continuous MORNINGTON, VIC. UNDFKWFAR. SURGICAL FHTINGS deep off the Southern Coast of the United States? Or in how it looks submerged operations for 24 hours and feels to inch along the ocean's floor at depths ranging to 9000 ft at speeds of up to four and a half knots, and is equipped to support a Phone 5-3466 A.H. 5-3408 223 LONSDALE ST., DANDENONG, VIC. The dive was a major milestone Sunnyvale, California, and was crew for 48 hours. for the company-funded submarine launched last June at the Lock- This enables DEEP QUEST to Telephone: 79-2-2734 as it reached its maximum designed heed ocean laboratory. be used for developing advanced operating depth — surpassing Protecting the crew from the under-water search and recovery depths reached by other true sub- crushing pressure of great depths techniques ad to train aquanauts in marines. is DEEP QUEST'S inner hull these techniques. Only observation bathyscaphs which is made of alloy% maraging Other missions for which DEEP with limited manoeuvrability and steel nearly an inch thick. QUEST might be used include COMPLIMENTS FROM KEVIN HEALY SAYS — restricted working capability have man-in-sea diver support — pro- penetrated deeper. Water pressure at 8000 feet is viding a mobile pressurised plat- "If you want a fully guaranteed recon- The record breaking deep dive approximately 3500 pounds per form for scuba divers — taking M. A. RICHARDSON w.ts carried out south-west of square inch, or more than 230 core samples from the ocean floor • ditioned motor for your San Diego. The 40 ft. long sub times the 15 pounds per square for scientific, or ocean mining or surfaced after spending more than inch pressure at sea level. drilling operations — and per- HOL.DF.N - FAI.CON — V.W. eight hours under-water. The submersible's shark-shaped forming research and check out of The DEEP QUEST was built by outer hull is made of aluminium advanced under-water acoustic Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., and is free-flooding. Water pres- systems and equipment. 15 BARDOLPH STREET Call in and see me tomorrow at my —

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Auguit-S.pt.mb.r-, ctobsr, 1966 THE NAVY Pag, Nin.ty-on. Page Ninety THE NAVY August-September-October, 1 WALTER A. WARNE PTY. LTD. NEWS FROM BRITAIN (The Editor is indebted to the officers of th« Information Service of the British High Commission in Australia for their H NKRAI DIRECTORS ready assistance in the compilation of this article)

291 BARKLY STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VICTORIA TELEVISION SYSTEMS FOR mote control from the control The system allows the whole air- craft landing procedure to be video 30 BRITISH AND U.S. SHIPS tower, where a television monitor displays pictures of the flight deck. tape recorded for playback to Serving Yarravillc, Sunshine. Deer Park, Si. Albans, Footscra> Marconi television systems will trainee pilots. To dat:. nearly 100 and AM Western Suburbs be used for flight deck surveillance Already. Marconi systems on the on all British aircraft carriers, fol- British aircraft carriers HKRMES. television cameras have been sup- lowing orders placed with the Mar- VICTORIOUS and CENTAUR plied to the U.S.A. for this applica- Telephone: 68-1209 coni Company by the Ministry of have established that such installa- tion. Defence (Navy). HMS EAGLF. tions can substantially improve the (Marconi Company Ltd.. Chelms- and HMS ARK ROYAL arc the efficiency of flight deck operations. ford. Essex. England. Australian last of the Royal Navy to be fitted, A much better view of all areas Agents: Amalgamated Wireless making a total of thirty British and of the flight deck will be seen by (A'asia.) Ltd.. 47 York Street. Syd- U.S. aircraft carriers now equipped operators in the control tower. ney. N.S.W. 2000. Also branches in Compliments from Compliments front . . . with Marconi closed circuit systems. American aircraft carriers, also Melbourne and Brisbane.) The two British ships will each equipped with Marconi closed- FAST SURVEYING have a single closed-circuit tele- circuit television equipment, have vision channel with the camera >everal other camera channels in OF SHALLOWS R. A. COLENSO Nazareno mounted on the carrier super- order to monitor the marshalling Shallow water surveying is now structure. The lens angle and direc- of aircraft and landing operations being carried out in a quarter of PTY. LTD. Cricenti tion of this can be adjusted by re- as well as surveying the flight deck. the normal time by the use of a SHIPS CHANDI I RS & PROVIIXJRES QUALITY TAILOR PROMPT & SATISFACTORY SERVICE AT AI I TIMES CONTINENTAL & WESTERN STYLES Al.l l RATIONS & REPAIRS SPECIAL PRICES TO ALL NAVY PERSONNEL

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Five Modern Function and Convention Rooms for UP to "ACTION STATIONS" — IN BRITAIN'S NEW SIMULATOR FOR SUBMARINE CREWS 200 Persons An instuctor keeps a watchful eye on trainees and the numerous vital dials on the control console of Britain's newest simulator — for instructing crfews of nuclear submarines. Comfortable Bars and Lounges Off Street Parking The console — a replica of the actual control position in nuclear submarines — is now being supplied to the British Navy where every real-life situation likely to be encountered will be reproduced. The instructor, who also has his own 29 FITZROY STREET, ST. KILDA, VICTORIA console, can either inject routine operational conditions into the training programme — or face hi« pupils with the sort of emergencies that could not be reproduced with a real ship. Generation of the simulator if carried out by a 4100 series computer.

Page Seventy-two THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 August- September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Pago Seventy-three radar) band and bandwidth is 200 hovercraft fitted with a new port- claimed by its British makers to mHz with tuning over the entire able echo-sounder. be smaller, to have approximately band. Output is 5 milliwatts mini- The sounder, demonstrated re- 25 times the life of a klystron, and Compliments of . . . mum and temperature range minus Compliments to the R.A.N, from . . . cently off the south coast of Eng- to be considerably safer since no 40 degrees C to plus 80 degrees land. has been developed by an high voltages are involved. C. Spectral purely is 40 I3B. Noise P. O. & J. L. JONES English company in collaboration The oscillator requires only one 40 DB less than the klystron. with Britain's Defence Ministry 24v portable supply as opposed to Weight is 8 oz. and size 9 cu. in. * MILK BAR and Hydrographic Office. the klystron which requires three The House of Haig Power consumption is 24-28V 100 The main advantage of the new high voltage supplies for anode and milliamps 3 watts. Output wave- unit — called the Surveyor — is reflector. This makes for greater guide is 16. 113 McCRAE ST., DANDENONG, VIC. its ability to take soundings which safety and efficiency. Furthermore (Frowds Ltd.. Hartree House, could only previously be made on the oscillator is solid state. Queensway, London. W.2.) Younghusband Ltd. Telephone: 2-2814 non-portable instruments costing Frequency is in the "X" (marine many times as much. "Courtesy With a Smile" The new unit's use in a hover- Agents for Victoria anil the Riverina craft enables it to take soundings down to 240 feet at speeds of up for to 35 knots. Such soundings arc LYN MURNANE normally made at ten knots on a HAICi WHISKY ship or eight knots on a small I.ate of Singers School of Dressmaking boat. The hovercraft also has the ability to skim over waters which Look for it on the Shelf 75 PARKERS ROAD, PARKDALE, VIC. until now have not been charted because they are not deep enough for a normal survey ship. ( LASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND 94 KING STREET Neon I-ight ADVANCED STUDENTS MELBOURNE When permanent recordings are Moderate Fees not required the instrument will Telephone: 62-7311 simply indicate readings by a neon Enquiries Please Phone 90-3030 light. Speed of the actual charting can be varied between 10 and 60 inches per hour. The unit also has a manual setting to allow it to com- pensate for local temperature and When it comes to MEAT . . . salt water density conditions. The echo sounder is contained R. J. Gilberton Pty. Ltd. in a metal case measuring 91 in. (Ralph Middleton. Manager) by 7] in. by 4 in. deep and weighs DL only 8 lbs. It is powered by a 192 SMITH ST., COLLINGWOOD, VIC. twelve-volt battery. 12 Doors from Woolnorthst A prototype has just successfully completed 18 months' trials in for RED CROSS 'many parts of the world, including Fresh Meat, Barbecue Steak, Chops, Sausages / Ascension Island. Libya. Bahrain SMALl.CiOODS A SPECIALITY «nd the Caribbean, and the first production units are now being Telephone: 41-5589 completed. The unit will be in full production by the end of the year. (Electronic Laboratories Ltd.. Leigh Road. Haine Industrial Es- Space donated by . . . tate. Ramsgate. Kent. England. Aus- tralian Agents: Sample Marine Pro- JOHNSON & PHILLIPS ducts Pty. Ltd.. 48 Chippcn Street. DRY DOCK TIME CUT BY NEW BRITISH TECHN QUE LTD. BLOOD DONORS Chippendale. Sydney, N.S.W. 2008. A new British-designed plant — claimed to be the first of its kind in the world Also branches in Melbourne and — is said to cut by two-thirds the time ships spend in dry dock for descaling and repainting. * ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR Adelaide.) Evolved as the result of over two years' research into the ship-repair market, MANUFACTURERS & ENCiINFERS INEXPENSIVE PORTABLE the ingenious technique works by closed-circuit grit blasting on the vacuum OSCILLATOR TO REPLACE cleaner principle. 93-103 CLARENDON STREET KLYSTRON IN MARINE RADAR In the past, descaling and repainting of a tanker of 50,000-60,000 tons had GIVE NOW! to be spread over two or three dry dockings and could take up to three weeks, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA A portable, low cost oscillator depending on the degree of corrosion. designed to replace the klystron in Now, the whole operation, including an annual overhaul, car be completed Phone: 69-5131 (12 lines) marine and other radar systems, is in a single docxing taking only eight or nine days.

August-September-October, 1968 THE NAVY Page Eighty-five Page Eighty-four THE NAVY August-September-October, 1968 RADAR SIMULATOR FOR two thirds of the space needed for bolt has been driven into the side NAVIGATION SCHOOL most standard life jackets. of a stricken submarine, the nose A marine radar simulator, be- Worn like a waistcoat, the jacket of the bolt can be unscrewed from lieved to be greater in scope than has two vertical buoyancy pads at inside the shaft, thus allowing air any at present in use by a naviga- the front and two horizontal pads line equipment to be attached. tion school, has been ordered for at the back, the top pad forming Divers can use the equipment as the department of navigation of a headrest. an emergency aid during initial Take your pick: the Sir John Cass College. City of Row or Swim general salvage operations, and London. It allows the wearer to row or there are many applications in ship The simulator, to be used by swim and members of a ship's repairing yards and dry docks. The ships' masters and senior officers crew to perform duties such as gun fires without recoil, flash or 14 fun-for-all P&O Cruises for "rule of the road" and pilotage launching lifeboats, operating life- report, and can be used for the navigation, will provide a picture saving equipment and so forth, rapid attachment of steel plate of coastlines and four other ships, without encumbrance. patches, splinter boxes and similar in December January, February. work. It can also be employed in as seen from three separate radar- If the wearer jumps into water the construction of cofferdams, and carrying vessels, with all radar from a height, the buoyancy pads the attachment of eye-plates and echoes in the correct relative posi- cannot thrust up sharply under the tions. other fixtures for lifting and salvage chin, causing injury. The jacket will purposes. The U.K. firm that developed the turn him on his back in five seconds, system has recently received seven keeping the mouth well clear of the The hollow bolt instantly pro- Great fun. High adventure. other orders for marine simulators. water and supporting the body at duces a means of supplying air for Wonderful value. Choose from Among them were two from the 10 South Seas Cruises, a novel an angle of about 45 degrees. breathing: compressed air for lift- United States Marine Administra- Treasure Hunt Cruise, 2 that go Ihe jacket weighs 4 lb 14 oz ing: liquids or gases for fire fight- tion for installation at San Fran- to the Far East and right around and can be stowed in a space ing: or for introducing small wires Australia, or a 34 day Cruise to cisco and New Orleans, and one measuring 10 inches by 12 inches for electrical circuits. This process Hawaii. from the United Nations Organisa- by 15 inches. is independent of any access to the tion for training purposes in For- The fabulous days and nights at inner side of the plate. sea, the food, the friends you mosa. It complies with the require- ments of the 1960 Convention for make, plus exciting foreign travel are the ideal ingredients (The Soiartron Electronic Group Loading of barrels is performed Safety of Life at Sea. for a swinging Summer Holiday. Limited. Farnborough. Hampshire. (Solus Marine — The Marine above water, and the loaded sealed • Dttet *nd Fstes Ihomtn.jre Itom S/dniyl England. Australian Agents: The Safety Division of Dreamland barrels can be carried by the diver, Soiartron Electronic Group Ltd.. Electrical Appliances Ltd.. Ship- or the diver can remain submerged with the gun and have the loaded 112 High Street. Kew. Vic. 3101.) yard Estate, Hythe. Southampton. January February England. Australian Agents: A. G. barrels lowered to him. 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Pag. Nin«ty-tix THE NAVY Auguif-S,pt.mb,r-Octob,r. 1968