My dad served on HMAS Hobart 2 as a AB Writer He said it was the best ship in the navy at the time and if she was still floating today she would still be the best.
I'm grateful for having one last chance to go down No1 Fireroom in Port Adelaide a few days before her last journey, and squat behind the control panel. (the seat was gone, as were all the plates) It was an eerie experience, for a moment the hairs stood up on the back of my neck, as my mind went back and I saw in my mind a thousand old Stokers coming back to say their goodbyes.
Pity more of these ships can't be saved as floating history museum pieces. Not to point out the obvious, but a sunken ship has very limited public access...
Thanks for posting. A moving tribute. I've always thought it a pity that more ships don't spend their retirement above the water, not under it. Just wondering how you guys would have preferred your ship, in a maritime museum somewhere or in a watery grave? I guess there would be ongoing costs associated with the former, the worry of asbestos, etc. I would love for some of the Australian heavy cruisers of WW2 to be still around. Closest thing is HMS Belfast in London.
I was the commissioning crew for Hobart in 1965 in Boston, commissioned the new White Ensign in 1967 before going to Vietnam, the then skipper was Guy Griffith, great to serve with, true gentleman. Hobart was the mightiest of the DDG's, may she rest where she lies.
My dad served on HMAS Hobart 2 as a AB Writer He said it was the best ship in the navy at the time and if she was still floating today she would still be the best.
DarkCloakStudios 1 month ago
I'm grateful for having one last chance to go down No1 Fireroom in Port Adelaide a few days before her last journey, and squat behind the control panel. (the seat was gone, as were all the plates) It was an eerie experience, for a moment the hairs stood up on the back of my neck, as my mind went back and I saw in my mind a thousand old Stokers coming back to say their goodbyes.
Farewell old girl,...
ozzirt 8 months ago
My first sea posting as a SMNETP
jenkomagic 10 months ago
Pity more of these ships can't be saved as floating history museum pieces. Not to point out the obvious, but a sunken ship has very limited public access...
grl8862 10 months ago
RIP green ghost I started a kelic stocker and paid off as the nav on the last run
stokers041 1 year ago
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Stanto74 1 year ago
15 secs i closed ,4 years on her.
rip
turkshead 1 year ago
@turkshead G'Day "Arab" good to see that you're still about.
Take care mate,...
ozzirt 8 months ago
Thanks for posting. A moving tribute. I've always thought it a pity that more ships don't spend their retirement above the water, not under it. Just wondering how you guys would have preferred your ship, in a maritime museum somewhere or in a watery grave? I guess there would be ongoing costs associated with the former, the worry of asbestos, etc. I would love for some of the Australian heavy cruisers of WW2 to be still around. Closest thing is HMS Belfast in London.
Wallys3rdSon 2 years ago
I'm sure you have some great memories, I know i do. She would have looked good when she was brand new.
heelers 2 years ago
the mighty warship hobart, my first and only sea posting.
heelers 2 years ago
I was the commissioning crew for Hobart in 1965 in Boston, commissioned the new White Ensign in 1967 before going to Vietnam, the then skipper was Guy Griffith, great to serve with, true gentleman. Hobart was the mightiest of the DDG's, may she rest where she lies.
I now live in Boston.
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TheCrocodileted 2 years ago
Got me all choked up too. Great ship.
MrJackoxAU 3 years ago
Yes RIP my first home
Stanto74 3 years ago
made me cry watching this ...she was my first post in 20 years service RAN 1983-86
RIP old girl
jenkomagic 3 years ago