Mine Warfare Vessels in Hobart for Exercises

Four RAN Mine Warfare vessels and a Clearance Diving Team visited Hobart in October, 2009. US and NZ mine warfare personnel also took part. Minehunters Huon and Diamantina were joined by the auxilary minsweepers Wallaroo and Bandicoot for exercises in Storm Bay. Navy divers also examined the wreck of the Lake Illawarra which is still on the bottom of the Derwent beneath the Tasman Bridge.


Wallaroo leaving port

Huon returning to port after exercise in Storm Bay

Huon heading to Storm Bay

Bandicoot at Princes Wharf

Diamantina at Princes Wharf

Diamantina and Bandicoot at Princes Wharf

HMAS Parramatta in Hobart 31st July 2009

HMAS Parramatta at Princes 2 Wharf

HMAS Anzac in Hobart March 2009

HMAS Anzac visited Hobart for a brief stopover on her way to Sydney for refit.

Anzac at Princes Wharf March 21 2009

Anzac has just docked - tug pulling away March 20 2009

HMAS Stuart - flagship Royal Hobart Regatta

HMAS Stuart visiting Hobart February 2009

HMAS Stuart was photographed entering the Derwent on a very overcast and misty day. She is visiting Hobart to act as flagship for the Royal Hobart Regatta. Photos were taken from the old fort at Bellerive