Well, I just had another look at the photo of the "Navigator" and now I'm not so sure ? I suppose with modifications over time "Invader" may have been one of...
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TOM HUGHES
vk2huz@...
Mar 23, 2013 11:02 am
Greetings Ric, Mori and Others While in Wollongong recently (with Mori), I was informed that “Invader” was one of a pair built up the North Coast as a...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Mar 23, 2013 1:12 pm
Hi Ric Thanks for confirming Tom's and my own view that Invader was not a 40' Army workboat. It is always good to have a number of opinions. There are some ...
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Charlie Cooper
ccooperaus
Mar 24, 2013 11:13 pm
Hi Mori I was stationed at Middle Head and TN Centre, Chowder Bay, 71 and 72. Clearance divers operated out of Penguin on those workboats. TN Centre also had...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Mar 25, 2013 11:28 am
Hi Charlie Thanks for the email. Do any of your photos show any of the Army workboats at Chowder or Penguin? Sounds like you were there at an interesting time....
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TOM HUGHES
vk2huz@...
Mar 25, 2013 9:56 pm
Greetings, The Jeparit usually worked Cargo at 11 Walsh Bay (now ridiculously 3 Darling Harbour ~ why 3 when there is no 1 or 2 ~ Ill never...
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Charlie Cooper
ccooperaus
Mar 25, 2013 11:21 pm
Hi Mori Never saw Jeparit at Chowder bay wharf, only at the docks. John Monash was there off and on. Harima Maru was chartered to bring equipment back from...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Mar 26, 2013 12:20 am
Dear All I put the wrong email address for the group. This is correspondence with Justin, the owner of AWB424 ... From: Mori Flapan <mflapan@...> Date:...
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Lindsay Rex
shiprexau
Mar 27, 2013 2:44 am
Hello Charlie, I note your comments re having photos of ANL's Jeparit unloading from Vietnam during her time as HMAS Jeparit on that run. I was a joint author...
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Charlie Cooper
ccooperaus
Mar 27, 2013 2:57 am
Hello Lindsay Not a problem, as mentioned, have to find them first. If of interest there are pics of ESNA in Ian Harpers book, Classic Moreton Bay Cruisers and...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Apr 4, 2013 11:50 am
Dear All The article in the Port Lincoln Times at http://www.portlincolntimes.com.au/story/1393042/polers-back-on-the-rack/?cs=1878 says that there is to be a...
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colingraz
Apr 6, 2013 2:49 am
Dear Mori and All Many Thanks for the records for Adela. I have added some additional photos of Adela and her unusual stern. James Andrewartha of Bellerive....
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Rusty
pocockrussell
Apr 6, 2013 10:25 am
Hi Colin, Ross Barnett was living near me here at Tinderbox and 'Marori Lass' was moored at Howden the last time I saw her. Ross was dock master at the recent...
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Graeme Broxam
graeme_broxam
Apr 6, 2013 12:01 pm
Hi Colin/All, MAORI LASS was launched at King's Pier, Hobart on 16 September 1950 (see Mercury 18 September). She's still in service: Ross Barnett is President...
Dear All Many thanks for the information re Maori Lass and the Barnett's. Received this email from Rona Hollingsworth T.M.M. "Hi Colin You're in luck with the...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Apr 10, 2013 10:59 am
Great news Colin Do you know whether James Andrewartha was the builder? I take it she was built at Hobart because of the reference to Cornelian Bay. Regards ...
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colin grazules
colingraz
Apr 10, 2013 12:03 pm
Hi Mori Nothing received as yet, hopefully in the next few days.My hunch is that she was built professionally built, either way should be interesting.. Cheers...
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Robert
buffyelbered
Apr 11, 2013 11:58 pm
The Australian Society of Marine Artists in conjunction with the Sydney Heritage Fleet will exhibit paintings by members of the SHF Artists in Residence group,...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Apr 15, 2013 2:04 pm
Dear All I have had an inquiry asking about the current status of the former Nicholson's/Stannards ferry Produce (later Melissa, later Kuringal). Last known to...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
Apr 23, 2013 1:26 am
Hi Tom Thanks very much for the link to the video. It sounds like a really impressive feat of restoration done on a most significant type of vessel. I looked...
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andymunns
Apr 23, 2013 3:17 am
Very impressive video. There was an article in Wooden Boat (I think) on the Higgins PT boats. Evidently the contracts were just commencing and the competing...
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Richard
rwood381951
Apr 26, 2013 2:43 am
Good to see the cradle going under the City of Adelaide, should be jackup time soon, anyone like to comment?...
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Michael Gregg
michaelgregg...
Apr 26, 2013 10:43 am
Dear all, I didn't get to see this as I was overseas at the beginning of April when it screened. However a friend told me about it and I found it is still ...
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guy reuter
reuterguy
Apr 28, 2013 6:18 pm
Single Mom Makes $89,844/Yr in Her Spare Time on The Computer Without Selling Anything http://getsiteseo.com/hwork56.html 4/28/2013 7:17:54 PM...
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lenthepiper
May 18, 2013 4:24 pm
yesterday came across a replica small boat relating to the m v warunda. on sale here in Brisbane....any clues anyone ?...
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Jan & Ken McDonald
comchart2000
May 18, 2013 10:32 pm
IMO number 6620254 Name of the ship WARUNDA Type of ship TRAWLER Gross tonnage 225 tons DWT 155 tons Year of build 1966 Builder ADELAIDE SHIP CONSTRUCTION -...
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Mori Flapan
mflapan1
May 19, 2013 7:18 am
Hi Lenthepiper The information sent by Ken agrees with my record for the Warunda which follows. I have not heard any more since 2005 when she was apparently...
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lenthepiper
11:25 am
Mori, the lifeboat is a 5meter long replica. Appreciate yours and Kens comments. I believe she may have sunk mid 2000's near Brisbane, still searching. Len...
