Sunday 25 October 2009

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