Last surviving Ton Class mine-hunter in the world facing watery grave almost 70 years after being built in Montrose

 by Graeme Strachan  April 27 2020, 2.39pm The rusting hulk at the marina. She is the last surviving Ton Class mine-hunter in the world. HMAS Curlew is an irreplaceable veteran of both the Royal and Royal Australian Navy. Curlew was converted into Australia’s first mine-hunter in 1967 and served with the Royal Australian Navy for 28Continue reading “Last surviving Ton Class mine-hunter in the world facing watery grave almost 70 years after being built in Montrose”

75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe

Children’s street party at Brockley in London on VE Day 1945. Image © IWM HU 49482 Germany surrenders Friday May 8th 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of six years of War in Europe.  Eleven months earlier the Allies had invaded Normandy in Operation Overlord and had steadily pushed the German forces backContinue reading “75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe”

Calliope Dock Opening: Six original photos from 1888 going up for auction

Brad Flahive 07:00, May 02 2020 Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Share Pause Mute Current Time0:27 / Duration Time1:33 Loaded: 0% Progress: 0%   Fullscreen   HMNZS Manawanui welcomed into the NZ Navy Highlights from the blessing of the Manawanui at the Devonport Naval Base in 2019 (file footage). Trustworthy, accurate and reliable news stories areContinue reading “Calliope Dock Opening: Six original photos from 1888 going up for auction”