Wild Oats takes line honours in 2008 Sydney Hobart

Not military photos but very much part of Hobart's maritime heritage

HMNZS Te Kaha in Hobart December 2008

Te Kaha at Macquarie Wharf:

The Anzac class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha visited Hobart in December. She is now fitted with what appear to be 2 Mini Typhoon RWS in the wings above the bridge. Her Phalanx CIWS was not shipped (undergoing modification at present).

HMAS Tobruck in Hobart November 2008

Tobruck leaving Hobart







Since her last visit Tobruck has been fitted with mountings for the mini typhoon weapon system amidships
























At Princes wharf

HMAS Manoora in Derwent September 11, 2008

The RAN amphibious ship, HMAS Manoora entered the Derwent River on Thursday, 11 September, 2008.

HMAS Darwin arriving in Hobart

The guided missile frigate, HMAS Darwin (FFG04) arrived in Hobart on 6 June for a short visit. Darwin is now fitted with a Mk41 VLS forward of the Mk13 missile launcher. Consequently she can now carry up to 32 ESSM missiles for short to medium range defence against air aircraft or missiles as well as her usual load of 8 Harpoon anti ship missiles and 32 SM-1 long range anti air missiles (these are soon to be replaced by the more advanced SM-2). Photo taken by my nephew, Ben.

USS Tarawa in Hobart 10 May, 2008

USS Tarawa at Macquarie Wharf on May 11, 2008. She is looking a bit the worse for wear after more than six months on deployment. She is the oldest of the large amphibious assault ships in the USN and she is expected to decommission after she returns to the USA. She has 35 helicopters embarked including CH-53E Super Stallions, CH-46E Sea Knights , AH-1W Hueycobras, and UH-1N Iroquois. She also has 6 AV-8B Harriers on board.

USS Tarawa entering Derwent




Tarawa passing Taroona High




Passing the icebreaker Aurora Australia




Press helo overhead




Berthing at Macquarie Wharf

HMAS Warramunga FFH152 in Hobart March 2008

HMAS Warramunga FFH152 visited Hobart on 21 March 2008. Photos were taken on 22 March. Note that no canisters for her Harpoon anti ship missiles are shipped on the launching rails during this visit.

HMAS Collins leaving Hobart

HMAS Collins on a grey day in the Derwent River, leaving Hobart after visiting for Navy Week and the Royal Hobart Regatta. Photo taken from home on Feb 11, 2008.



HMAS Collins on a grey day in the Derwent River, leaving Hobart after visiting for Navy Week and the Royal Hobart Regatta. The smoke is the result of snorting, with diesel exhaust being released as Collins charges her batteries.

Open Day at Kangaroo Battery, Bellerive

An open day was held on Sunday, 10 February, at the historic Kangaroo Bluff Fort at Bellerive.


Volunteers of Militaria Collectors Tasmania (Dad's Army!) guard the fort and prepare to fire the 6 pdr gun.

An 8" Armstrong gun. It once landed a shell on Longbeach, Sandy Bay, during a practice shoot!

Bunker covering the ditch surrounding the land approach to the fort

HMAS Parramatta - flagship Royal Hobart Regatta

HMAS Parramatta served as flagship for the 2008 Royal Hobart Regatta. Photos taken from Rosny Hill.

Action around Parramatta

The flagship at rest

Mt Wellington in the background. The red and white vessel is a pirate fishing vessel captured bythe customs vessel Oceanic Viking and still awaiting disposal.

A speedboat roars past the flagship. Parramatta is dressed overall for the regatta.

Yacht sails past the flagship

Small boats and Parramatta

RAN AS-350 Squirrel helicopters at Royal Hobart Regatta

Two RAN AS-350BA Squirrel helicopters entertained the crowd at the Royal Hobart Regatta today, 11 February, 2008. Photos taken from Rosny Hill.