Australian Coastal Forces
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 6:16pm
Topic: Australian Coastal Forces
Posted By: IronDuke
Subject: Australian Coastal Forces
Date Posted: 13 February 2010 at 2:07am
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Australia had fairly extensive Coastal Forces in WWII http://wapedia.mobi/en/Coastal_Forces_of_the_Royal_Australian_Navy - http://wapedia.mobi/en/Coastal_Forces_of_the_Royal_Australian_Navy http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1456 - http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1456 http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1455 - http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1455 http://www.navy.gov.au/RAN_in_the_Second_World_War - http://www.navy.gov.au/RAN_in_the_Second_World_War Not sure if any still survive? Ted http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ ------------- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789_2/ |
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 13 February 2010 at 9:19am
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Hello 'Iron Duke', welcome aboard.
I have sent you a PM regarding your interest in matters 'coastal forces' -
From one 'Ted' to another 'Ted' - I do hope that you enjoy the trip, can you post some images here I wonder? There is a wide interest among us for all renovation efforts - your work on and with the 'Cerebus' project will certainly interest most if not all.
Regards ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 13 February 2010 at 10:31pm
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Hi there,
Indeed, I have been following the efforts to preserve HMVS Cerebus for some time, looks like with funds raised, well, she can be raised, a fantastic project.
Johnk
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Posted By: IronDuke
Date Posted: 15 February 2010 at 2:22am
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In order to move Cerberus ashore and raise her we would not much more money than 'Friends of the Cerberus' has now. What we can, just about, do now is externally brace her so the next winter storm in Port Philip Bay does not cause a major collapse that would end all hope of saving her. Finding ways of raising enough funds to move Cerberus ashore and then restore her (probably something like $12m dollers + Australian) is a major problem for us. Despite Cerberus being the last surviving Ironclad Monitor in the world (built on the Tyne in England in 1868). Despite being the blueprint of the design of almost all major Battleships C. 1870-1905. Despite her being, easily, the oldest surviving ship to have served in the Royal Australian Navy. And despite her having two of only three surviving Cowper Coles Gun Turrrets in the World; Governments here have been reluctant to spend money to save her and the general public tends to think -wrongly- that she is beyond saving (besides she is not a 'romantic' sailing ship). The Navy here is fairly supportive and a small group of enthuisiasts put in much time and effort but fund raising has proven very difficult so far... We are certainly open to ideas and suggestions on this subject. Ted ------------- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789_2/ |
Posted By: IronDuke
Date Posted: 21 February 2010 at 11:33pm
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A bit more information on Australian (and New Zealand) Coastal Forces... http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3641 - http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3641 From the World Military Ship forum Ted ------------- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789_2/ |
Posted By: IronDuke
Date Posted: 21 February 2010 at 11:52pm
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And a bit more on SDB -former HDML- 1321. (scrool down a fair way) http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3756&page=5 I am told by a chap who served on her Post War that she may still survive as a cruise boat, perhaps named 'Rushcutter' and perhaps in Australia north of Sydney? Ted ------------- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789_2/ |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 22 February 2010 at 7:04pm
| http://www.gunsofmuschu.com/hdml1321.html - http://www.gunsofmuschu.com/hdml1321.html |
Posted By: Roger P
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 12:32am
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Hello 'IronDuke', I am very much involved with HDML 1321/MV Rushcutter and by that I mean in contact with the current owners, three surviving crew members, a post war skipper, the author and website owner? of the Guns of Muschu and the man himself, Op Copper's sole survivor. I also have a huge interest in coastal forces in general, just Allied boats/ships predominantly RN and RAN. Please get in touch. Cheers, Roger. ------------- Roger Pearson. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. "Roger's Little Ships". Modelling Allied Light Coastal Forces 1914-1945. |
Posted By: Roger P
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 12:35am
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OK I cannot find an edit button so I'll post my details for you or anyone else who is interested. My e-mail: debrogerp@hotmail.com My phone: 03 54478693. I live in Bendigo, Australia. |
Posted By: Roger P
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 11:45am
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Hello yet again, Sorry to 'IronDuke', I did not answer your questions regarding HDML/MV Rushcutter and other possible surviving craft. I can tell you she is very much still afloat and now located in Darwin. In fact I received a couple of photo's today from a former crew member via the son of the WW2 skipper. I don't know how to include photo's here, do I e-mail them to you Ted (Pioneer)? Other surviving CF craft here in OZ that I know of are -- MV Challenger, an ex Army Fairmile B in Melbourne, ex RNZN HDML 1183/MV Mako now with new owners in Brisbane, ex HMAS Air Save a Miami class ASR launch in Sydney, another Miami class boat (name escapes me right now) in Brisbane I believe and finally a small ex RAAF Rescue boat on the Murray River at Mildura. ------------- Roger Pearson. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. "Roger's Little Ships". Modelling Allied Light Coastal Forces 1914-1945. |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 11:56am
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Hello Roger
The inclusion of images is fairly simple. You must use the 'Post Reply' button (not the Quick Reply). Once the page is opened you will see the little box with a Tree - click there and follow the instructions.
Regarding Edit - you will notice (once you have 'Signed In') a little yellow Cog Wheel (top Right) showing 'Post Options'. Click there and a 'drop down menu' will appear with Edit etc
Regards ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Roger P
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 8:12pm
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Thanks Pioneer, No problem with posting images, that seems easy. However the 'yellow cog' reveals three options -- Post Options, Quote Pioneer and Report Post. It doesn't appear to have the 'edit' option. ------------- Roger Pearson. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. "Roger's Little Ships". Modelling Allied Light Coastal Forces 1914-1945. |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 8:23pm
Click 'Post Options' - all will be revealed  ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Roger P
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 10:44pm
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zzzzzt, the same three things come up???????????
------------- Roger Pearson. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. "Roger's Little Ships". Modelling Allied Light Coastal Forces 1914-1945. |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 24 February 2010 at 8:01am
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Hello Roger
Just to re-cap - You must be Logged In. It is the Yellow Cog that you 'click', You cannot Edit another persons Post only your own.
To check whether you have the required 'Permissions' - Click the small Drop Down List at the very bottom of the page labelled 'Forum Permissions' (on the right). ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Roger P
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 10:45am
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Argghhhhhh!!!!!! The photo's I have are around the 140KB mark size-wise and the limit here for posting pics is only 50KB. When I work out how to shrink each one I'll try again, but I have to say it will probably be some time before I get to do it. I haven't been well these past five months or so but things will be happening soon to do away with my thyroid which has been causing all kinds of problems, mainly of a fatigue nature......................well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Once I've had the bugger zapped I am fairly confident in getting my quality of life back. In the meantime, if you Ted or anyone else wishes me to send them the photo's I have (about six I was thinking) for you to resize I am happy for that to happen. ------------- Roger Pearson. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. "Roger's Little Ships". Modelling Allied Light Coastal Forces 1914-1945. |
Posted By: IronDuke
Date Posted: 01 March 2010 at 12:58am
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Many thanks for all that info . Ted http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://www.cerberus.com.au/ ------------- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Restore_Cerberus/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoyalNavy_from_1789_2/ |