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	Welcome Aboard - HMAS Gladstone (Royal Australian Navy)
		Commissioned in Sep 1984 and based at Cairns for her entire life, Gladstone (affectionately known by many as "Sadrock") contributed to border protection and regional engagement for 22 and a half years, and over 618,000 miles.
		HMAS Gladstone and her 14 sister FCPBs were Navy's principal contribution to the nation's fisheries protection, immigration, customs and drug law enforcement operations.
		HMAS Gladstone had a range of 2360 nautical miles at 12 knots and a maximum speed of almost 30 knots.
	www.navy.gov.au /ships/gladstone/default.html (255 words)

	hmas gladstone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The first HMAS Gladstone (J-324/M-324) was a Bathurst class corvette laid down by Walkers Limited at Maryborough in Queensland on 4 August 1942, launched on 26 November 1942 by Mrs.
		HMAS Gladstone paid off on 16 July 1956, was sold to the Port Phillip Sea Pilots Association and renamed Akuna.
		The second HMAS Gladstone (P-216) is a Fremantle class patrol boat laid down by the North Queensland Engineers and Agents at Cairns in Queensland on 7 March 1983, launched on 28 July 1984 and commissioned on 8 September 1984.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /HMAS_Gladstone.html (184 words)

	HMAS Geraldton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The first HMAS Geraldton (J-178/B-242/A-116) was a Bathurst class corvette built by Poole and Steele at Balmain in New South Wales launched on 16 August 1941 by Mrs.
		HMAS Geraldton paid off on 14 June 1946 was sold to the Turkish Navy 24 August 1946 and renamed Antalya.
		The second HMAS Geraldton is a Fremantle class patrol boat down by the North Queensland Engineers and at Cairns in Queensland on 3 May 1982 launched on 22 October 1983 and commissioned on 10 December 1983.
	www.freeglossary.com /HMAS_Geraldton (338 words)

	RAN in WW2
		On 19 July 1940 HMAS Sydney was involved in the best known action of the Mediterranean campaign when off the coast of Crete, she came to the rescue of a British destroyer division on anti-submarine patrol that was being engaged by two Italian Cruisers.
		HMAS Vampire was also the first Australian vessel to engage the Japanese navy when on the night of 26-27 January 1942 she, along with HMS Thanet attacked Japanese naval units off Endau, Malaya..
		HMAS Yarra was given the responsibility of escorting a small convoy to Australia, but on 4 March was intercepted by a force of three Japanese cruisers and two destroyers.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-navy/ran_ww2.htm (978 words)

	HMAS GLADSTONE (I) - HMA Ship Histories (Sea Power Centre - Australia)
		HMAS GLADSTONE was one of sixty Australian Minesweepers (commonly known as corvettes) built during World War II in Australian shipyards as part of the Commonwealth Government's wartime shipbuilding programme.
		GLADSTONE began her active operational career in April 1943, escorting merchant convoys on the Queensland coast, from Brisbane to northern ports and return.
		In November and December 1945 GLADSTONE was employed on general surveillance of the Lesser Sundas and the transport of Netherlands East Indies troops from Darwin to Timor.
	www.navy.gov.au /spc/history/ships/gladstone1.html (698 words)

	HMAS Gladstone - Free net encyclopedia
		The first HMAS Gladstone (J-324/M-324) was a Bathurst class corvette laid down by Walkers Limited at Maryborough in Queensland on 4 August 1942, launched on 26 November 1942 by Mrs.
		HMAS Gladstone paid off on 16 July 1956, was sold to the Port Phillip Sea Pilots Association and renamed Akuna.
		The second HMAS Gladstone (P-216) is a Fremantle class patrol boat laid down by the North Queensland Engineers and Agents at Cairns in Queensland on 7 March 1983, launched on 28 July 1984 and commissioned on 8 September 1984.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/HMAS_Gladstone (183 words)

	News articles for Gladstone, New Mexico (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		He says the Australian naval patrol boat, HMAS Gladstone, which has been deployed to the Bougainville Strait, is a capable vessel with trained personnel.
		The Gladstone food pantry, which is located at the Henderson County Health Department, is overseen by Gloria Short.
		Christine Gladstone with the American Red Cross says this simple act can't be overlooked during the hustle and bustle of Christmas.
	www.linkmorgue.org /united_states/full/New_Mexico/Gladstone.html (2456 words)

	GLADSTONE helps out
		GLADSTONE stopped at a number of islands including Lizard, Hope and Restoration and helped the quarantine officers with his wide ranging investigations and efforts to educate the local people on a number of diseases associated with food, pets and quarantine.
		GLADSTONE used every opportunity to advertise her presence to the trawlers to deter anyone from slipping south to try their luck.
		GLADSTONE went to Darwin for several days rest before resuming her patrol of the AFZ and on December 11 arrested the Indonesian stern trawler, KM Ternalen Berlian with 31 people and six cats on board.
	www.defence.gov.au /news/navynews/editions/2001/02_19_01/STORY15.HTM (437 words)

	The Brookfield History Group - Upper Brookfield Honour Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		He was evacuated from Milne Bay on the Hospital Ship Duntroon on 2 January 1943 disembarking in Gladstone for transfer to 2/11 AGH in Warwick Queensland for recuperation.
		He returned to duty with the 1 Aust Artillery Training Regiment in early February 1943, but was once again admited to Camp Hospital, Tenerfield NSW for a short period before returning to the regiment.
		HMAS Moreton (for demob) 2 June 1946 - 28 June 1946.
	sites.ourbrisbane.com /history/brookfield_families?MySourceSession=000802872acce8408c955113da760e1c (3858 words)

	Lieut.-Commander Albert Halewood Brew, R.A.N.V.R., 1940-1945
		HMAS Bundaberg on 25 November with the rank 'Temporary Lieutenant RANVR', and the family moved back to Sydney.
		In May, she left Milne Bay with HMA ships Gladstone and Gympie, to begin a Solomon Sea anti-submarine patrol.
		On 10 October 1944, Albert joined HMAS Lachlan and 6 months later, on 17 April 1945, he was promoted to the rank of 'Acting Temporary Engineer Lieutenant Commander RANVR'.
	brew.clients.ch /LtAHbrew.htm (742 words)

	castlemaine world war two minesweeping world war ii
		On arrival, orders were received to proceed forthwith to rendezvous with HMAS Shepparton for anti - submarine patrol in the Darwin approaches, 6 enemy craft having been reported by aircraft.
		To prepare for this role she was towed to Williamstown for a complete engine overhaul with all other non essential equipment, such as guns, radar, radio, asdic, boats, minesweeping gear and deck fittings being removed.
		In the end the idea was abandoned, and she remained at HMAS Cerberus, rusting away.
	www.hmascastlemaine.com /world%20war%202%20minesweeper%20minesweeping%20photos%20warship%20weapon%208.htm (6939 words)

	Corvette Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		HMAS ARARAT used a "K" prefix in honour of Canadian Corvette "Gladiolus" K34 that was sunk before ARARAT was built.
		RAN Corvettes were named after provincial Australian cities and towns (except HMAS GLENELG which was named after a suburb of Adelaide).
		Only 2 corvettes are still in existence, HMAS CASTLEMAINE as a floating museum ship at Williamstown, Victoria, and HMAS WHYALLA as a land based tourist display at Whyalla, South Australia.
	home.vicnet.net.au /~mildura/Corvette_links.htm (210 words)

	August 11-20 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		At 21 km, was turnoff to ghost town of Gladstone and a few kms further a lookout.
		The HMAS Sydney was a formidable light cruiser that fought a naval battle with a German raider, HSK Kormoran on November 19th, 1941.
		There is speculation about why the HMAS Sydney lost this battle against a supposedly inferior foe, though naval records are sealed for 75 years.
	www.mvermeulen.com /oneyear/Journal/august11.htm (3668 words)

	Navy History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		HMAS Gladstone (II) - Fremantle Class as built 1979 - profile, upper decks & sections
		HMAS Warramunga (I) - as at 1953 profile, upper decks & sections
		HMAS Derwent (I) - as built 1960 to 1964 - profile, upper decks & sections
	www.navyhistory.org.au /drawings/store/optPriceListExec.asp (2185 words)

	News articles for Gladstone, North Dakota (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gladstone Capital Reports Fiscal Year End Results for September...
		Gladstone Council listens to fire sales tax update, further tax...
		The final TNT of 2003 features the Cerca Series opening of Wendell Gladstone, an artist whose paintings and sculptures are made with masking tape templates.
	www.us-news-watch.com /North_Carolina/Gladstone.html (2542 words)

	uboat.net - Allied Warships - Bathurst class Minesweepers
		Only 2 of these ships are still in existence, HMAS Castlemaine as a floating museum ship at Williamstown, Victoria, and HMAS Whylla as a tourist display at Whyalla, South Australia.
		HMAS Armidale (J 240) (lost 1 Dec, 1942)
		HMAS Warrnambool (J 202) (lost 13 Sep, 1947)
	www.uboat.net /allies/warships/class.html?ID=141 (117 words)

	Large fine and jail time for illegal fishing - Senator Ian Macdonald
		The Indonesian-licensed, Thai trawler Sithaichainavee 12 was apprehended by HMAS Gladstone on 21 January this year, fishing inside the AFZ off Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
		The vessel, equipped with modern GPS navigational equipment, had one tonne of fresh catch on board and 22 crew members.
		When sighted, the vessel attempted to avoid apprehension by HMAS Gladstone, but was successfully apprehended and brought in to Darwin.
	www.mffc.gov.au /releases/2004/04087m.html (231 words)

	Exbirdie.com (RAN-FAA-FESR-Malayan Emergency) Life in the RAN
		My first trip to the mess hall was met with a warning 'you'll be sorry' and hence with some misgiving I lined up with tray and slush slosh à la carte pusses scran in hand.
		I can laugh at it now but at the time we were deadly serious.
		Eventually the time came for our first voyage on a manowar, well I suppose you could describe the HMAS Gladstone as a manowar, at a pinch, no offence intended.
	www.exbirdie.com /ran.htm (370 words)

	Two attacks on suspected Japanese submarines by U.S. Navy Subchaser SC 648 of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet in Australian ...
		On 23 May 1943, in company with HMAS Vendetta, SC 648 made a submarine attack outside Moreton Bay, but with no results.
		Ted Treadwell 's assessment was that they must have attacked a sunken vessel and in their excitement merely thought it was moving.
		On the 7 July 1943 when they were in a convoy enroute from Gladstone to Brisbane, one of the escorts, HMAS ML 429, made a depth charge attack on a suspected enemy submarine and SC 648 and HMAS Lithgow left station to assist.
	www.ozatwar.com /japsubs/2attackssc-648.htm (436 words)

	Royal Australian Navy in World War II - minesweepers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The action produced one the RAN's wartime heros, AB "Teddy" Sheean, who gave up his life to continue operating an Oerlikon gun in defence of his shipmates as they abandoned the sinking vessel.
		As at 1999, the hull of HMAS Whyalla has been placed on static display outside her home town in South Australia; volunteers have restored HMAS Castlemaine almost to her original condition, and she lies as a floating museum and tribute in Melbourne.
		HMA Ships Alfie Cam, Beryl II, Durraween, Goolgwai, Goorangai, Goonambi, Korowa, Mary Cam, Olive Cam, Patricia Cam, Samuel Benbow, Tongkol.
	www.chariot.net.au /%7Elenshome/minesweepers.htm (1464 words)

	ABC Reporters - Mark Willacy
		Mark has also covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reporting on Palestinian suicide bombings in Israel and the Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian territories in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
		Before moving to the Middle East, Mark was a Political Correspondent in Canberra Parliament house for two years.
		He also worked at ABC bureaux in Melbourne, Adelaide, Townsville, Gladstone, and Toowoomba.
	www.abc.net.au /aroundtheworld/content/s1010957.htm (195 words)

	Photographs - ANZUS
		The aircrew of the MC-130H will be honing their low-level flying skills over water and land in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia.
		Gladstone, Australia, May 12, 2001 -- U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Ford, officer in charge of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Band, asks the crowd to give the band a round of applause after finishing their show with an Australian favorite Waltzing Matilda, during open house day at Camp Gladstone.
		The open house was held both as a way to inform the Australian public about the mission Allied forces are in country to participate in, and as a fundraiser to help replace the regional search and rescue helicopter.
	usembassy-australia.state.gov /anzus/anzusphotos.html (788 words)

	damaged (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In collision with HMAS Australia in Seeadler Harbour on 6-06-1944 again a propeller was damaged, this time the starboard one.
		She collided with the mine field tender, HMAS Gippsland, in Sydney on 07-05-1944.
		Damaged in collision with HMAS Wilcania, on 27-07-1944 off Thursday Island.
	www.nw.com.au /~stella/damaged.htm (393 words)

	Corvette Links
		There were 60 Australian Minesweepers built during World War II, 36 for the Royal Australian Navy, 20 for the Royal Navy (but manned by Australians), and 4 for the Royal Indian Navy.
		HMAS ARARAT used a "K" prefix in honour of Canadian Corvette "Gladiolus" K34 which was sunk before ARARAT was built.
		Only 2 corvettes are still in existence, HMAS CASTLEMAINE as a floating museum ship at Williamstown, Victoria, and HMAS WHYALLA as a tourist display at Whyalla, South Australia.
	www.hmasmildura.freeservers.com /Corvette_links.htm (179 words)

	Subchaser SC 648, 7th Fleet, U.S. Navy in Australia during WW2
		From Australia SC 648 went with General MacArthur to New Guinea, the Admiralties, Cape Gloucester, thence to Leyte.
		SC 648 operated with several Royal Australian Navy ships, among them HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Goulbourn, HMAS Geelong and HMAS Gladstone, which were similar to U.S. Destroyer Escorts.
		On 23 July 1943, when they were in Gladstone, they were sent to rescue any survivors they could find from an Avro Anson medium bomber that had crashed on Heron Island.
	www.ozatwar.com /usnavy/sc-648.htm (1104 words)

	Something to Declare Issue No.6 (March 2000) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		With a deep low to their south and the regenerated Cyclone Steve heading west toward them, the masters of the ACV Botany Bay and the HMAS Gladstone made a quick decision to immediately set out to tow the suspect boat and its 76 passengers to Darwin.
		Shortly after, a decision was made to transfer the women and children to the HMAS Gladstone to get them to the safety of Darwin as soon as possible.
		Weather conditions did not abate and with the very real risk of Cyclone Steve heading straight for them, the Customs and Navy skippers decided to transfer the remaining men to their two vessels, sink the suspect vessel and make a run, at maximum speed, for Darwin.
	www.customs.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=4601 (2899 words)

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	www.seapixonline.com /nsthumbs.php?cat=112&catn=MARITIME (366 words)

	Illegal fishers cop a caning - Senator Ian Macdonald
		In one operation crews on board HMAS Geraldton arrested two Indonesian vessels near Ashmore Reef off north Western Australia with several hundred sea cucumber on board.
		Both vessels attempted to flee but were boarded after hot pursuit.
		The most recent apprehension was on Friday when HMAS Gladstone arrested the five Indonesian crew on board a vessel near Evans Shoal, about 180 nautical miles north of Darwin.
	www.mffc.gov.au /releases/2004/04063m.html (302 words)

	ESVP Transcript of Tracey Zerk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The compensation of sailors involved in the collision between HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager in 1964,
		The collision between HMAS Melbourne and USS Frank E. Evans in 1969,
		It is true that I do not know the area of Bundaberg and Gladstone and its surrounding towns, but that can only work in my favor.
	www.esvp.asn.au /tracey_zerk_Bundaberg.htm (884 words)

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