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CHAPTER 16 |
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMISSIONING
The year 1992 saw some significant things happening to the Castlemaine, firstly was a move back up the river to No.15 North Wharf while Gem Pier was being rebuilt. The second was that 50 years before, she first Commissioned into the Navy.
Plans and arrangements to celebrate this anniversary were put into place, while an all out effort by the ships volunteer crew, to finish the upper-deck and paint the ship went ahead. By this time the ship was about 85% completed back to her 1945 configuration.
Finally on Sunday 14th June 1992, celebration day arrived, on the wharf was a display of Vintage WWII army vehicles, while on board the ships engineers were busily raising steam in both boilers. The ships volunteers along with Navy Reserve Cadets washed down the decks and prepared the seats on the wharf for the Official Guests.
In the afternoon while the Navy Band played, 34 of the original wartime crew led by Lloyd Makin, one of the last Officers to depart in Dec. 1945, marched down the wharf to form up opposite the gangway, for the short service by the Navy Chaplain. The Guest of Honour, Dame Pattie Menzies, who had launched the ship 51 years ago, then unveiled a plaque to commemorate the event. The Chairman of the Port of Melbourne Authority (formally the M.H.T., the builders of the ship) then donated a new builders plate to the ship. Among the Official guests was Mrs. M. Moss, the widow of the last Captain of the ship. Shortly afterwards as two planes from the RAAF Historic Flight flew over head, and the White Ensign was raised, the old crew members marched on board as smoke billowed from the funnel as some of them had done 50 years before.
The greatest moment for the volunteer crew was when steam was finally admitted into the engines, and slowly the main engines turned over. The ship was finally alive again after so long as a rotting hulk, made possible by the dedicated volunteers.
For the rest of the year restoration work continued on and the never ending struggle against rust continued.
With the end of the year and completion of Gem Pier approaching, the Williamstown Council, which had taken over control of the pier from the Port Authority, asked for an exorbitant yearly fee for re-berthing the ship. This was totally outside what the Trust could afford, and the ship remained at North Wharf, while negotiations were carried out.
CHAPTER 17
A YEAR OF DOUBT AND TRAGEDY
With the beginning of 1993, came some doubt as to the future of the Castlemaine, as negotiations with the Williamstown Council were deadlocked over berthing fees. Having been such a tourist attraction at Gem Pier for so long, one wonders why the council were trying to put obstacles in the way of Castlemaine returning there.
The Maritime Trust of Australia had few options open to them, as while she was at North Wharf, they were not receiving an income from tourists to keep the project viable, except for school group tours.
Because of the doubt that hung over the project, a lot of the spirit of the volunteers was lost, also some of the volunteers. The Trust's main aim was to preserve the ship, even if it meant losing her to Victoria and transferring her to the National Maritime Museum in Sydney.
While all this was going on the small band of dedicated men still plodded on scraping, painting and restoring parts of the ship.
Finally in August, after a lot of negotiations and a council election, agreement was finally reached for the ship to return to Gem Pier.
But this was not to be, as tragedy struck on the night of 9th August 1993.
During a storm and high winds, the Bulk Carrier Pacprince, while coming up the river stern first, trying to berth on the opposite side of the river lost control, and collided with Castlemaine. Damage was extensive on the Stb. Side of Castlemaine, from the stern to the after end of the Forecastle deck, bending the bulwarks, guard rails, ripping out the minesweeping davit, mushroom and tank vents, breaking the mainmast, engine-room skylight and bending the engine room ventilators. Also the after Bofors Gun which had been rebuilt as new was badly bent and broken.
Fortunately all the securing lines broke under the force of the collision, except one bow line, so the ship moved forward thus saving the ship from further damage.
The following morning in the light of day, the ship looked forlorn and broken. In these few short minutes, more damage was inflicted to Castlemaine, than the enemy could do during World War II.
The Trust now had the task of negotiations on the insurance claims, surveys of the ship, and preparing defect lists for repairs. As with any insurance claims, things do not run smoothly, and the victim loses overall.
While waiting to be repaired the ship was closed to visitors, stopping the last bit of revenue.
Finally agreement was reached on the repairs and Castlemaine entered the floating dock on Thursday 7th October 1993. As soon as she was high and dry, repair work commenced and the opportunity was taken to sandblast the waterline area of the ship and give it a good coat of paint. After spending approx. 21 days in dock she was put back in the water and towed back to No.15 North Wharf to finish the upper-work repairs.
With all repairs that were to be done completed, Castlemaine finally departed North Wharf under tow by tugs supplied by Korevaar's for Williamstown, on the 1st March 1944.
Now that the ship was back at her original berth, work began on cleaning and preparing to open to the public. After nearly 2 years of virtually no revenue coming in, it was rewarding to see the visitors start coming back.
CHAPTER 18
THE CASTLEMAINE TODAY (May 2001)
In 1995 the Bureau of Meterology offered to donate some obsolete ex - Naval Rader units to the Trust. They were gladly accepted and are being installed onboard as a display of Naval Radar of the period. Although they are of later design to that carried by Castlemaine they are still of interest,. There are very few examples remaining today. Some original radar equipment was purchased and is now being installed in the original Radar Room .
The beginning of 1997 saw the Naval Undergraduate Division - Engineering from HMAS Cerberus taking on the job of a complete rebuild of the ships secondary armament (40 mm Bofors gun), this was done with the help from the workshop of Lopac in Williamston.
Two years ago the volunteers removed the foremast as wood rot had set in and the structure was dangerous. Plans for a new metal mast are now ready and tenders are about to be called to replace it with a metal mast.
The main mess deck, where the sailors slung their hammocks, has been turned into a museum area and the lower mess deck has been restored to its original layout. The captains cabin and chart room have both been restored, the bridge refitted with original equipment and the galley has been fitted with modern appliances to cater for small functions. The boiler and engine rooms have been overhauled, although steam is not now raised. The officers accommodation has been rebuilt. During the past eighteen months the hull has been repainted whilst still at her Gem Pier berth
The ship is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers some of whom spend each Tuesday and another group at weekends, the weather notwithstanding, doing their best to inhibit the ravages of time and the advance of rust on an aging hull—a ship whose hull was designed to last not more than ten years but is now about to celebrate sixty years since her launch in August 1941
Through the efforts of the volunteers the ship is being preserved for all to view and hopefully appreciate the conditions of living, working, fighting in a World War II warship.
Some of the old Corvette men who manned these ships, still come down to help with painting and chipping during the week and reminisce about old times.
Castlemaine also has the distinction of being the first warship to be preserved in Australia. Since then the World War II frigate Diamantina has been preserved by the Queensland Maritime Museum and the post war destroyer Vampire has been leased to the new National Maritime Museum at Sydney.
CHAPTER 19
THE FUTURE
The future of the ship will rely on the continued support of the volunteers and the visitors to her at the weekends, who through an admission charge help to cover maintenance costs and operating costs e.g.. water, telephone, electricity and insurance.
Revenue raised by the Maritime Trust of Australia is put back into the ship, buying spare parts when available and the enhancement of the museum by purchasing suitable artifacts . There are two substantial costs in the offing::
It is hoped that she will continue to be a tourist attraction, for many years to come.
This can only happen with the support of more volunteers who are willing to give up some of their time at the weekends, be they trades people or professionals who can seek sponsorships.
The Maritime Trust of Australia of Australia is a self supporting organisation, operating without Government funding, and needs help of the public to continue the work already started for future generations.
APPENDIX A
YARD No. 23
Laid down on the 17th. February, 1941, at the Melbourne Harbour Trust Dockyard, Williamstown. (later H.M.A.Dockyard. then AMECON.and now Tenix)
Launched on the 7th. August, 1941, as CASTLEMAINE by Mrs. R.G. Menzies,(later Dame Pattie) wife of the then Prime Minister.
Commissioned as H.M.A.S. CASTLEMAINE on the 17th. June, 1942, at Williamstown, Victoria.
COMMANDING OFFICERS
17th June, 1941 - 11th March, 1944.
Lt.-Cdr. P.J. Sullivan. V.R.D. Royal Australian Navy .R.(S)
b. Sydney - 10th August 1897. d. 16th. October 1987.
11th March, 1944 - 22nd June, 1944.
Lt.-Cdr. B. Paul. D.S.C. R.D. Royal Australian Navy .R.(S)
b. London - 6th September 1904. d. ?
22nd June, 1944 - 4th November, 1944.
Lt. G.S. Gordon. Royal Australian Navy .
b. ? d. ?
4th November,1944 - 13th November 1944
(Acting Commander)
Lt. F.B. Moss. Royal Australian Navy .V.R.(S)
b. 6th. October, 1907 d. ?
13th November, 1944 - 18th May, 1945
Lt.- Cdr. P.G.Collins. Royal Australian Navy .R.(S)
b. Leicester - 14th April, 1901. d. 1978
18th May, 1945 - December 1945
Lt. F.B. Moss. Royal Australian Navy .V.R. d. ?
b.6th. October, 1907
APPENDIX B
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Displacement: |
733 Standard Tons. |
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Dimensions: |
Length |
186'.0" (O.L.) |
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Beam |
31'.0" |
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Draft |
8'.5" |
Armament: (As Completed)
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1 |
4" B.L. Mk.IX* on a CP MkI. Mounting |
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2 |
20 mm Oerlikons (Bridge Pt. & Stb.)) |
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1 |
20 mm Oerlikon (Aft) Mk. V Mounting |
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1 |
303 Bren Gun |
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2 |
303 Lewis Machine Guns. |
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1 |
Depth Charge Thrower Mk. II |
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1 |
Depth Charge Thrower Mk. II.A |
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2 |
Double Depth Charge Chutes. |
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2 |
PAC Projectors |
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1 |
(After 1943 Refit)
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1 |
Mk. XIX 4" Q.F. gun on a CP Mk.XXIII Mounting |
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2 |
20mm Oerlikons (Bridge Pt. & Stb.) |
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1 |
20mm Oerlikon (Aft) Mk. V Mounting |
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2 |
303 Lewis Machine Guns. |
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1 |
303 Bren Gun |
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1 |
Depth Charge Thrower Mk.II |
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1 |
Depth Charge Thrower Mk.II.A |
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2 |
Double Depth Charge Chutes. |
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2 |
Single Depth Charge Chutes. |
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2 |
PAC Projectors |
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(After 1944 Refit)
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1 |
Mk. XIX 4" Q.F. gun on a CP Mk. XXIII* Mounting |
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2 |
20mm Oerlikons(Bridge Pt. & Stb.) |
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1 |
Bofors Mk.I (40 mm) (Aft) on a Mk. 111 Mounting. |
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2 |
303 Lewis Machine Guns. |
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1 |
303 Bren Gun |
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2 |
Depth Charge Throwers. Mk.IV |
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2 |
Double Depth Charge Chutes. |
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2 |
Single Depth Charge Chutes. |
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2 |
PAC Projectors |
Ammunition: (As Completed.)
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20 |
4" B.L. SAP Shells. |
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40 |
4" B.L. HEDA Shells |
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40 |
4" B.L. HETF Shells |
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9 |
4" B.L. Practice Shells |
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109 |
9 lb. Cordite Charges. |
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3000 |
Rounds 20 mm Oerlikon. |
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20 |
Depth Charges |
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20 |
Boxes - .303 Lewis Ball. |
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3 |
Boxes - .455 Bullets |
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1 |
Box - .303 1/2" Rifle Grenades. |
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1 |
Boxes - .303 Rifle Ball. |
(After 1943 refit.)
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60 |
4" Fixed SAP Shells. |
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80 |
4" Fixed HEDA Shells. |
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20 |
4" Fixed Shrapnel Shells. |
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12 |
4" Fixed Practice |
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40 |
Starshells. |
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3000 |
Rounds 20 mm Oerlikon. |
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40 |
Depth Charges |
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7200 |
Rounds .303 Lewis Ball |
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9750 |
Rounds .303 ball |
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3 |
Boxes. 455 Bullets. |
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1 |
Box 1 ½ " Rifle Grenades |
(After 1944 refit.)
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60 |
4" Fixed SAP Shells. |
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80 |
4" Fixed HEDA Shells |
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20 |
4" Fixed Shrapnel Shells. |
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12 |
4" Fixed Practice Shells |
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40 |
Starshells |
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60 |
Boxes 40 mm Shells. |
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2000 |
Rounds 20 mm Oerlikon. |
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40 |
Depth Charges. |
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7200 |
Rounds .303 Lewis Ball. |
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9750 |
Rounds .303 ball. |
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3 |
Boxes - .455 Bullets. |
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1 |
Box - 1 1/2" Rifle Grenades |
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Machinery: |
2 |
Yarrow Admiralty 3 Drum Type Boilers. 200 P.S.I by Cockatoo Docks & Engineering Co. |
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2 |
1000 H.P. Triple Expansion. Steam Engines By Thompsons Engineering & Pipe Co., Castlemaine. |
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2 |
35 Kw. Steam Driven Generating Sets. 220 Volts D.C. by Kelly & Lewis. |
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1 |
25 Kw. 4 cyl.Southern Cross Diesel Generating Set. 220 Volts DC. By Toowoomba Foundry. |
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1 |
42Kw. 6 cyl Gardiner Diesel Generating Set. 190 Volt D.C. for Degaussing and "LL" Magnetic Sweep |
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Speed: |
13 knots (Designed 15) at load draft |
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Endurance: |
2600 miles at 10 knots. |
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Fuel |
160 tons Furnace Fuel Oil |
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6 tons Diesel Oil |
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Fresh Water: |
40 tons |
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Fresh Provisions: |
10 Days Supply |
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Dry Provisions: |
4 Months |
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Complement: |
89 plus |
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Cost: |
Approx. £ 250,000 (A$ 500,000) |
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Minesweeping: |
Paravanes for Contact Mines |
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"LL" Sweep for Magnetic Mines |
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S.A. Type C Oscillator for Acoustic Mines |
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Anti-Submarine: |
Type 128B Asdic |
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(After 1943 Refit) |
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Type 128C Asdic |
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Radar: |
(As Completed) |
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Early R.D.F. (R.A.A.F design) |
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Type 286P Reciever. AR 301. Transmitter. AT 300 |
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(After 1943 Refit) |
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Type A.272 Surface Warning |
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Type A.286p Surface / Air Warning |
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I.F.F. ABK5 Interrogator |
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(After 1944 Refit) |
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Type A272 Surface Warning. |
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Type A286Q Surface/Air warning. |
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I.F.F. Type 253 Responder |
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Navigation: |
Sperry Mark XIV Gyro Compass |
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Direction Finder. AWA Type C 143A |
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Type 765 Echo Sounder |
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Radio: |
Transmitter AWA Type 18J5385 500 watts M/F and H/F with MCW and CW. |
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Emergency Transmitter Type K5394 Spark Quenched gap 100 watts on a frequency of 500 KHz |
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Receiver H/F AWA Marine Type 2C6940 6 Valve superheterodyne 3 bands. (a) 1.5 - 3 KHx, (b) 2.8 - 8.5 MHz. (c) 7.5 - 23 MHz. |
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Receiver L/F AWA Marine Type 1C6940 6 valve superheterodyne 4 bands. (a)3,000 - 1,500 KHz, (b) 1,700-600 KHz, (c) 665 - 230 Hz. (d) 260 -100 KHz |
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(1943 Refit) |
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Receiver R.C.8. H/F installed |
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Call Sign: |
VLCA |
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APPENDIX C
Ships Company 1942 - 1945
Following is an incomplete list of Officers and Crew who served onboard Castlemaine at various times during the period 1942-1945.
* Denotes deceased when known.
OFFICERS
Appointed to Castlemaine while building.
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Booth. Robert W |
S.Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Apr. - Jun. 1942 |
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Brown. James R |
Lt. (E) |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Apr. - Jun. 1942 |
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Burke. Anthony V |
Lt. (E) |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jan. - Apr. 1942 |
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Sullivan. Philip J. * |
Lt.Cdr |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Apr. - Jun. 1942 |
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************* |
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Appointed to Ship June 1942 - Dec. 1945. |
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Booth. Robert W |
Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jun 42 - Sept. 1942 |
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Browning. Neil G. |
Mid |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Apr. 42 - Oct. 1944 |
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Collins. Paul B. * |
Lt. Cdr. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Nov. 44 - May 194 |
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Coupe. John R.G. |
S.Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jan. 42 - Mar. 1944 |
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Delaney. Kevin M |
S.Lt |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Apr. 42 - Sept. 1944 |
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Dooley. A |
S.Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Sept. 42 - Dec. 1944 |
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Downey. Ronald K.J * |
Lt |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Oct. 43 - Sept. 1944 |
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Gordon. G.S |
Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy |
Jun. 44 - Nov. 1944 |
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Johnson. Keith J. * |
Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy R |
Jan. 45 - Dec. 1945 |
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Mackay. M.F. |
Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy R |
Jun. 45 - Dec. 1945 |
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McGarvey. J.M. |
S.Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Jun. 45 - Dec. 1945 |
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Makin. Lloyd |
Mid/S.Lt |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Sept. 44 - Dec. 1945 |
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Moss. F.R.B. * |
Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Jan. 44 - Dec.1945 |
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Paul. Basil. |
Lt.Cdr. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Mar. 44 - Jun. 1944 |
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Powell. Peter I. |
S.Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jun. 42 -July 1943 |
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Robertson. John D.C. |
Lt |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Apr. 42 -May 1943 |
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Scutt. Carl B |
Lt. |
Royal Australian Navy VR |
Apr. 44 - ___ 1944 |
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Sullivan. Phillip J. * (Sully) |
Lt.Cdr. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jun. 42 - Mar. 194 |
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Truscott. Horace N. |
Mid. |
Royal Australian Navy R(R) |
Jan. 43 - Mar. 1943 |
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Williams. Leanard D. * (Bungy) |
Lt.Cdr. |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jun. 42 - Nov.1943 |
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Wilson. Tom. * |
Lt. (E) |
Royal Australian Navy R(S) |
Jun. 42 - Feb. 1944 |
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Wogan-Brown. Donald. |
Mid |
Royal Australian Navy R |
Jul. 43 - Dec. 1943 |
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CREW
Ships Company 17 June 1942 To 20 December 1945
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NAME |
Royal Australian Navy K |
RATE |
PERIOD FROM -TO |
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Adams. Les |
A/B |
Asdic |
- Dec 1945 |
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Alcock. K.R |
A/B |
Radar |
Mar. 45 - Dec. 1945 |
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Anderson. Don |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Anderson. Eric W |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Anderson. Frank |
S/Cook |
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Antony. Jack |
A/B |
Gunnery |
-Dec 1945 |
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Archibald. Alan |
P.O |
Radar Mech |
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Ashford. Len |
(The Beast) |
L/S |
Signalman |
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Bailey. Arthur J. |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Bartlett. Jim |
P.O |
Motor-mech |
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Beams. Lou |
A/B |
Torpedo |
Royal Australian Navy . |
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Bennett. F.C. |
(Clem) |
L/S |
Torpedo |
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Bennett. Tom A |
(Wiggy |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Blackford R.F |
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Bolger. Stan |
Stoker |
-Dec. 1945 |
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Bourke. Laurie M.* |
(Blue) |
LDG |
Steward |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Boxhall. Glanville T.* |
L/S |
Telegraphist |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Brady. Harold |
A/B |
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Brandon. Albert* |
(Pop) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Bray. John |
Stoker. |
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Brewer. John B. |
Telegraphist |
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Brown. F.J. |
- Dec. 1945 |
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Brown. Robert F. |
Stoker |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Burge. Ken* |
(Mick) |
Ldg. |
Stoker |
Royal Australian Navy |
- Dec. 1945 |
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Callahan K.J. |
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Campbell J.J. |
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Carter. Arthur |
(Nick) |
A/B |
Radar. |
Aug. 44 - |
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Carter. Laurie |
(Nick) |
O/D |
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Carter. Ron |
(Nick) |
Ldg |
Stoker. |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Chandler. Peter G. |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Chastney. Alan * |
P.O |
Stoker |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Chiperfield. |
A/B |
Asdic |
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Cochrane. Jack F.D. |
A/B |
Radar |
Aug. 44 -Dec. 1945 |
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Colley. Richard* |
(Dick) |
A/B |
Radar |
Jul. .44 - Dec. 1945 |
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Considine. Pat |
E.R.A |
- Dec. 1945 |
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Cook. Edward |
(Ted) |
A/B |
QO |
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Cooper. Peter C. |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Copley R.L. |
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Corke. John G. |
Stoker |
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Cossins. Artie |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Cottier. Norm H |
A/B |
Torpedo |
- Dec. 1945 |
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Courtney. Dean * |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Cox. R |
(Bert) |
E.R.A. |
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Crawford. Frank* |
(Joe) |
Stoker |
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Creighton. Ben* |
(Benny) |
A/B |
(Tanky) |
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Cresswell. Lloyd George. * |
Ldg. |
Torpedo |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Cullen. Ron |
(Snow) |
Stoker |
-Dec. 1945 |
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Cullen. Ronald B. |
(Curley) |
Telegraphist |
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Cussack. Tom |
(Tassie) |
L/S |
Asdic |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Cowley. Robert |
(Bob) |
S/Cook |
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Davey C.J. |
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Davis. Ted |
(Taffy) |
A/B |
Torpedo |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Davies. Alan J |
(Bonk) |
A/B |
QO |
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Deeble. Frank |
(Jack) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Dengate. Jack |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Devonshire. Geoff |
(PeeWee) |
O/D |
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Dix R. |
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Dixon W.R. |
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Dobbin. Kieth |
(Roscoe) |
A/B |
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Dorrington. H.L |
(Doc) |
SBA |
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Doughney. Arthur * |
Jun. 42 - Oct. 1943 |
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Douglas. Charlie |
A/B |
Torpedo |
RN |
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Douglas. Frank P. * |
(Ike) |
E.R.A. |
- Dec. 1945 |
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Downes. J.B |
A/B |
1943 - |
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Dresser A.C. |
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Drysdale. Stewart M.* |
(Stew) |
L/S |
Supply Asst. |
- Dec. 1945 |
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Dufty. Frank |
L/S |
Torpedo |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Dungey. Gorden L. |
A/B |
Wireman |
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Dunkerly. Cliff |
L/S |
Supply Asst |
Royal Australian Navy |
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Dyker. Bruce |
(Ed) |
Telegraphist |
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Eland. |
(Tassie) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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|
English. A. |
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English. Douglas |
(Doug) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Englis. Peter |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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Evans. Ray |
A/B |
Radar |
Apr. 44- |
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Faulkner. George |
A/B |
Asdic |
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Felschow. George |
A/B. |
Asdic |
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Felschow. John |
S/Cook |
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Fenton. Ken |
(Digger) |
Stoker |
Jul. 43 - Dec. 1945 |
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Fisher. Robert |
Asdic |
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Ford. Andy |
A/B. |
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|
Ford. Paul A. |
(Paffy) |
Stoker |
-Dec .1945 |
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|
Foreman. Arthur F. |
(Lofty) |
L/S |
- Dec. 1945 |
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|
Foster C. |
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Fowler. R. |
- Dec. 1945 |
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|
Freer. William A |
(Bill) |
O/Cook |
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|
. |
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|
Frilay. Vincent |
(Vin) |
L/S |
Supply |
Mar. 42 -Jul. 1942 |
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Frost. Jack |
A/B |
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|
Fuller. Ben B |
P.O |
Coxswain |
Royal Australian Navy |
- Aug. 1944 |
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Gabielson. Ray |
V/Signalman |
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|
Gallagher. Joe * |
V/Signalman |
|||||||||||
|
George. O. |
A/B |
Radar. |
Dec. 43 - Mar. 1944 |
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|
Gifford. Harry J. * |
P.O |
Telegraphist. |
Royal Australian Navy |
- Dec. 1945 |
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|
Gleadhill. P.C. |
- Dec. 1945 |
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|
Green. William |
(Bill) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
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|
Grey. |
(Dolly) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
|||||||||
|
Griffen. Jack |
A/B |
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|
Grunwald. Les C. |
L/S |
S/Cook |
Royal Australian Navy |
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|
Gunney. Don |
L/S |
Telegraphist |
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|
Gunter. Ian. * |
(Gash) |
L/S |
Stoker |
Royal Australian Navy |
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|
Gurney. C.J. |
(Bluey) |
- Dec. 1945 |
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|
Gurr. Robert |
(Bob) |
L/S |
S/Cook |
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|
Hardwicke. Geoff |
A/B |
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|
Harris. Clem |
(Darkie) |
A/B |
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|
Hazeldine. William |
(Bill.) |
E.R.A. |
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|
Hill. Stan |
A/B |
Radar |
||||||||||
|
Hobson. |
(Fatty) |
Stoker |
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|
Hocking. Paul |
(Sticks) |
Stoker |
Jul. 43 - Dec.1945 |
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|
Hogan. Reg |
P.O. |
Stoker |
RAN |
Jun. 42 - Dec. 1945 |
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|
Holloway. Hubert |
(Herb) |
A/B |
Radar |
Jul. 42 - Aug. 1943 |
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|
Holmes R. |
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|
Humphries. |
(Foo) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
|||||||||
|
Inglis P.G. |
||||||||||||
|
Jacobs. A |
A/B |
Jan. 42 - Jun. 1942 |
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|
Keene. Jack |
A/B |
Gunnery |
||||||||||
|
Kelly. Jim |
A/B |
|||||||||||
|
Kelly. Les |
Asdic |
- Dec. 1945 |
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|
Kennett. Neil C. * |
A/B |
Radar |
Jul. 42 - Sept. 1943 |
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|
Kenny. Les B. * |
Asdic |
|||||||||||
|
King. Ron |
(Handsome) |
A/B |
Gunnery |
|||||||||
|
Kline. Tom * |
S/Cook |
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|
Kneale N. |
||||||||||||
|
Knowles. Fred M. |
(Snull) |
CPO |
E.R.A. |
Dec. 1945 |
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|
Kusch. Robert |
(Blue) |
A/B |
Torpedo |
|||||||||
|
Lang. Martin * |
(Marty) |
Supply/Asst |
||||||||||
|
Lawrie. William |
(Bill) |
A/B |
Asdic |
|||||||||
|
Leahy. |
A/B. |
Radar | ||||||||||