58 0 obj <> endobj badly damaged by their charges that she sank. 0000071233 00000 n Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials, is a new initiative designed to record the locations and photographs of every publicly accessible memorial across Australia. Yarra's final overseas deployment commenced in August 1985 and saw the ship visit Port Vila and Port Moresby, the latter for the 10th anniversary of Papua New Guinea Independence. Preparations for her half life refit commenced in September 1976 and Yarra (III) decommissioned on 11 October 1976 for refit at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney. A and X guns were out of action, The Captain of B-Gun H\j0l/FL $-bhJjFq.SZXCs nlNCys!dee?NY/p1[zy. Yarra refueling from HMAS Melbourne (II) in a heavy sea state during a transit through the Great Australian Bight. She returned to Sydney on 10 December 1982 after a four month deployment. Yarra making a replenishment approach on HMAS Brisbane during exercises in 1984. On 4 March 1942, while on escort duty, it engaged a Japanese . The list includes incidents involving equipment (helicopters, whaleboats) attached to ships and naval establishments. Cant, RAN) and the sloops HMAS Swan (Lt.Cdr. In preparation for the daily Last Post Ceremony. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The Her return to Australia in April 1970 was short lived and after a three month mid cycle docking Yarra again departed for Strategic Reserve service in September 1970. not fire again. Some records include terms and views that are not appropriate today. Ledgers were completed quarterly for each ship, or shore establishment. Australian War Memorial, Canberra. After returning to Australia in mid-October 1962, Yarra spent the remainder of the year at Williamstown Dockyard. Luzon in December 1941, and also the landings in the Dutch East HMAS Yarra IV is the sixth of six Huon-class minehunters built in Newcastle, NSW. 0000027211 00000 n and in June 1940 he was posted to crew of the sloop HMAS Yarra. The subsequent months were taken up with sea acceptance trials on the Ikara system. hbbb`b``* 6 From Ismid, Yarra(I) was sent to the Black Sea where she visited, in December 1918, Batum, Novorossiisk and Sebastapol. HMAS Yarra (IV), the sixth of six Huon Class minehunters built in Newcastle, Australia was commissioned on 1 March 2003. 0000073884 00000 n Indian Ocean after repair, on 30 July 1945 she was attacked These were followed by participation in local area exercises. being withdrawn and it was time to hastily leave the area. Five days later a Dutch submarine found the men. In these cases, the remainder of the record will be made available. Ordinary Seaman Jack Archibald is a HMAS YARRA survivor)) For the next five days YARRA'S survivors floated on the tiny rafts that they had managed to launch. Users of the web site shall only At the Memorial's request, this model was detailed to reflect the Yarra's appearance when serving as part of the Australian flotilla on anti-submarine duties in the Adriatic Sea in 1917-1918; this is reflected in the addition of the depth charge throwers, the depth charge chute, and the removal of the rear torpedo tube to accomodate the chute. TAKAO - History and Data, Draught: He had two Ordinary Seamen left in his Guns Crew and at the 'abandon ship' he sent them aft to save themselves. Yarra arrived in Sydney in late November for a leave and self maintenance period. The Australian based destroyers left Sydney on 9 June 1917 and proceeded to the Cocos Islands where they were joined by the 2nd Division from Singapore on 7 July and Commander WHF Warren RAN (in Parramatta(I)) took command of the flotilla. The first part of 1984 was a repeat of early 1983 and Yarra was involved in Mulloka sonar trials and acceptance trials for the new Sydney degaussing range. She had a speed of 16.5 knots and a complement of 151. refitted and modernized in 1939-40. "Against overwhelming odds, she prepared to engage the enemy.". On Yarras focsle line throwing party passing the distance line between the two warships. If that hadn't happened I wouldn't be here," Mr Harrington said. [1] She was also fitted with three .303-inch machine guns and three single 18-inch torpedo tubes. 0000001236 00000 n 2023 pom-pom, 1 Prior to this, and while on passage from Singapore to Manila in May to participate in the SEATO Exercise SEA HORSE, Yarra located the wreck of HMS Repulse about 45 miles to the north of Pulau Tioman. Our sources include the logs and reports of proceedings. Once again Yarra was almost exclusively used for Mulloka trials during 1978 and 1979, these trials being interspersed with Australian and New Zealand port visits. hb``d``g`c`:ADX,=f[ mQ8AF@T[9`s630H212```t' Yt'3H1?`aTa`8A@wz?&2XJIy 4!tLWZr1T|,gX 5 Correspondence between Walker and Memorial director John Treloar in early 1949 led to the Victorian being requested to quote for the construction of a model representing the Yarra Walker having made the suggestion himself. 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It is believed that Leading Seaman Taylor Early 1980 saw Yarra depart for Exercise RIMPAC 80 which was conducted in both Hawaiian waters and during transit from Hawaii to the west coast of the United States. HMAS Yarra (III) was one of six Modified Type 12 frigates built in Australia between 1957 and 1971. HMAS Yarra Number: np-Yarra-3 Scale: 1:600 Type: Nameplates Released: 2020 New tool Topic: Frigate Type 12M-class Frigates (Ships) Designed for. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Final preparations are made before the launching of Yarra (III) in Williamstown. Aerial port side view of the sloop HMAS Yarra II C236282. This memorial lists all those who perished and tells the story of its actions. 204.7m (671.58ft), Displacement On 4 March 1942, HMAS Yarrawas sunk by a Japanese cruiser squadron in a gallant but hopeless defence of her convoy in the Indian Ocean, south of Java. 104 0 obj <>stream Geared TurbinesArmour (4.011n), Armour This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. his new command, he called for full power, turned back Concurrent with the refit work was the installation of the Seacat anti-air guided missile system. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the National Archives' website and collection contain the names, images and voices of people who have died. You can also find information on crew members to the rank of Petty Officer by checking punishment returns for 1912 to 1959, series A7111. During July 1980 Yarra visited Port Vila for the New Hebrides Islands (Vanuatu) Independence celebrations. Hand made scale model of HMAS Yarra (I) in a scale of 1/4 inch to the foot (1:48 scale). Rankin (pictured left as a Lieutenant) immediately began Australian Naval Cadets from Training Ship Voyager in Williamstown proudly held the banner throughout the ceremony. Ledgers were completed quarterly for each ship, or shore establishment. This deployment saw her proceed to the Far East via Guam and Kwajalein to Pearl Harbor where she conducted Ikara firings on the local United States Navy range. battle for Guadalcanal her gunfire inflicted heavy damage on On March 4, 1942, the sloop HMAS Yarra II was sunk about 500 kilometres south of central Java by the Japanese navy. Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean Serving as Loader on the aft port Oerlikon was Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean. The crew of an Australian Navy warship that fought a David and Goliath battle against the Japanese in World War II has been finally recognised for its bravery. The following day the ships reached the temporary safety of Sumatra. The National Archives of Australia has records about members of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) who served as crew aboard RAN ships. [7][8], On 6 March 1919, Yarra sailed for home, in company with several other Australian ships. Displacement (tons): 1,060 Standard, 1,500 Full Load. whilst navigating Sunda Strait and Yarra, although sustaining [10][11], Coordinates: 3400S 15136E / 34.000S 151.600E / -34.000; 151.600, "Navy Marks 109th Birthday With Historic Changes To Battle Honours", "Royal Australian Navy Ship/Unit Battle Honours", "Yarra (1) Ex HMAS | NSW Environment, Energy and Science", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMAS_Yarra_(D79)&oldid=1142837780, 3 Yarrow boilers, Parsons turbines, 10,000shp (7,500kW), 3 shafts, 2,690 nautical miles (4,980km; 3,100mi) at 11.5 knots (21.3km/h; 13.2mph), Depth charge chutes and throwers (installed later), This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 17:08. To date four (4) Ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Yarra. through the smoke screen and charged the enemy. Photo: Leading SeamanJames McDougall. She subsequently operated in the Black Sea, with Torrens, in December 1918. On 27 July 1982 Yarra celebrated her 21st birthday. at best course and speed. Her unique hull design is shock-resistant and has a low magnetic and acoustic signature, enabling the ship to operate in hostile mine environments. The Chief of Navy accepted the unit citation for gallantry on behalf of the crew of HMAS Yarra (II) which was presented by Governor General Quentin Bryce at a ceremony in Melbourne. Yarra arrived back in Australia in March 1968 and after an intermediate docking at Williamstown participated in Exercise LONGEX 68 in New Zealand waters. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. This refit was completed in September 1981 and the remainder of that year was taken up with post refit trials and workup. Many of those at the citation ceremony were children of the crew of the Yarra. 0000082836 00000 n History Working from his home workshop in Seaford, Walker also had to endure power cuts (caused by strikes in the coal industry) and the lack of availability of commercial ship modelling accessories (universal items such as portholes, anchors, windlasses etc) from post-war England. Built in the United Kingdom by Denny Brothers, Dumbarton, Scotland with a displacement of 700 tons and a speed of 26 knots, Yarra was commissioned in September 1910. She reached Australia in November 1910, in the . Yarra Patricia Sibley travelled from Brisbane to see her father George Lloyd honoured. On 6 March 1919, in company of HMA Ships Melbourne(I), Huon(I), Parramatta(I) and Warrego(I), she sailed for Australia, joined by Swan(I) and Torrens(I) at Malta. 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Brass deck railings run the length of the ship. [5] On 17 October 1918, Yarra was assigned to the Black Sea, before sailing to England at the start of 1919. The opposing 30 eight inch guns of the Japanese soon found Yarra had a displacement of 700 tons, a length overall of 245.75 feet (74.90m), beam of 24feet 3.5inches (7.404m), and a maximum draught of 8feet 10inches (2.69m). The vast majority of those on board the Yarra were killed in the firefight while en route to Australia on March 4, 1942. The remainder of Yarra (I)'s seagoing service was spent in Australian waters where she was used as a training ship. Located by the river for which it was named, this small warship met its end off the Dutch east Indies protecting a convoy in 1942. E.J. There CMDR Harrington took passage on the troopship But all served valiantly. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The Yarra was struck by shells, badly damaged and set on fire, but the crew continued to fight on. Search using the name of the vessel as a keyword, and the series number as A4624. Speed (knots): 16.5. the war, she was scuttled in the Malacca Straights in 1946. www.gunplot.net The first half of 1982 saw Yarra participate in local area exercises and deploy to Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC 82. Lieutenant Commander Dawson asked me to pass on his personal message to the organisers of todays events. Launched The Royal Australian Navy sloop HMAS Yarra was launched at the Cockatoo Dockyard, Sydney, on 28 March 1935 and commissioned on 21 January 1936. Navy personnel recently commemorated the 80th anniversary of one of the darkest periods of WWII. Not the case for Lieutenant Commander Robert William Rankin, [2] Yarra returned to Australia on 8 May 1916, and patrolled home waters until May 1917, when she and her sister ships were ordered to Malta. "(I'm proud) knowing a family member served his country well and honourably and that it's now part of Australian history," Mr Taylor said. 0000133046 00000 n Exercises in the Singapore area and visits to Thailand and Indonesia completed the deployment. This system was later replaced. 58 47 0000095681 00000 n Returning to Australia in February 1915, Yarra was employed on patrol work locally, and in Malayan, Philippine and East Indies waters. Public entrance via Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell ACT 2612, Book your ticket to visit: awm.gov.au/visit, Copyright The National Archives holds these in Canberra in the record series A4624. its distance from the enemy. HMAS Yarra (III) HMAS Yarra (III) was one of six Modified Type 12 frigates built in Australia between 1957 and 1971. Then with the upperdeck in a complete shambles, all boats Sister ships were HMA Ships Huon(I), Parramatta(I), Swan(I), Torrens(I) and Warrego(I). now found that his mount was still capable of firing. On 5 February 1915 the three destroyers finally left Rabaul to return to Australia. to lay a smoke screen between his convoy and the enemy, 97% of travelers recommend this experience. galleries are progressively closed from 4 pm. Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Yarra recommissions at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, 16 December 1977. No questions have been asked about this experience, HMAS Yarra II Memorial, Newport: Hours, Address, HMAS Yarra II Memorial Reviews: 4/5. Commander Harrington's son, Simon, was conceived after his father returned home. The memorial has been placed where the River Yarra enters the sea. HMAS Hobart (D 39) was a Perth class guided missile destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 0000070826 00000 n 2 x Limbo triple-barrelled anti-submarine mortars (1 later removed). of supplies. The first YARRA was a River class torpedo boat destroyer commissioned into the Australian Commonwealth Naval Forces in 1910 and transferred to the RAN in 1911. [2] She was launched on 9 April 1910 by the wife of Newton Moore, the Premier of Western Australia. Spending the first 12 months of the war in Australian waters, in August 1940 the Yarra was posted to join Red Sea Force at the . All visitors require a free timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries and attend the Last Post Ceremony. the Ship Data and Specifications below Ship forces in the Truk/Rabaul area. During the opening phases of World War I, Yarra(I) operated with the fleet (Vince Admiral Sir George E Patey) in the search for and as a counter to Admiral von Spee's Pacific Squadron. HMAS Yarra (III), with HMAS Darwin, entering Sydney Harbour for the last time on 8 November 1985. A lot," Mr Taylor said. The rest is history. It was sunk, but mot without a heroic battle. HMAS Yarra (I) was one of six River Class Torpedo Boat Destroyers built for the Royal Australian Navy during the period 1909-16. They were later redesignated by the Royal Australian Navy as destroyer escorts. or any other modern web browser. Ewers wanted Walker to undertake the construction of the more difficult 'mechanical' models planned for his dioramas, but Walker declined, noting his expertise was solely in ship models. On 30 September 1929 she was transferred to the control of Cockatoo Island Dockyard where she was stripped of all useful fittings. The River Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer HMAS Yarra was the second vessel laid down for the Australian Commonwealth Naval Forces. Post refit trials began in February 1967. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The hull is shaped from a composite of wooden sections, with a pair of low wooden funnels. that they had been overtaken by Kondo's Squadron of three Cruisers . So instead he made his own, working from the original ship plans, and commented to Treloar that, as a result, they were far more accurate than the generic commercial examples would ever have been. 0000002882 00000 n He had two Ordinary Seamen left in his Guns Crew and at Who is Vanessa Hudson? by Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney, INJS former C.O. (Turrets) 76.2mm (3"), Length: The first HMAS Yarra was launched in 1910 with the current Ship in Service being the fourth to bear the name. Qantas has announced a new CEO to take over from Alan Joyce. to open fire with their main armament of 4 inch guns, Squadron Leader Ruth Sagrott has seen firsthand the impact of losing loved ones to cancer, which inspired her to coordinate a team for the 2023 Relay. (Belt): 102mm (3") galleries are progressively closed from 4 pm. The Modified Type 12 frigates built for the Royal Australian Navy were generally similar to that of British Type 12 anti-submarine frigates, modified to incorporate improvements in equipment and habitability. In April 1918 the flotilla was incorporated into the 5th British Destroyer Flotilla. THe Yarra served in Libya and the East Indies, what we would call Indonesia. Built in the United Kingdom by Denny Brothers, Dumbarton, Scotland with a displacement of 700 tons and a speed of 26 knots, Yarra was commissioned in September 1910. bound for Australia. A pair of metal depth charge throwers are mounted to face outwards, either side of the rear mast. Late in 1914 she took part in the capture of German possessions in the South West Pacific. It was, of course, a hopeless battle but rarely has an engagement been so gallant. In June convoy was subject to harrassment from the air almost continually Soon 0000072458 00000 n We hold several sources of information on RAN ships. The model is painted with a black lower hull and forward deck, medium grey upper hull, funnels and superstructure, and a natural wood deck. wrecked by shrapnel and splinters and all guns apparently The memorial itself is good and well done but the area, I assumed the responsibility of Hobsons Bay Council was a mess and not befitting surround to this excellent memorial. More photos can be viewed on the Defence image gallery. Yarra (III), the third Australian ship to bear the name, was laid down at Williamstown Naval Dockyard on 9 April 1957. A South West Pacific deployment followed in March and April, and in May Yarra departed for Southeast Asia to take part in a Five Power Defence Agreement exercise, STARFISH 3/83. Yarra The stern hull is fitted with a fixed rudder and three triple bladed screws with associated shafts and support beams. In October 1944, during the battle for Leyte Gulf, she the opening salvoes passed overhead. Arrival of the Royal Australian Fleet Programme. Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Generic aftermarket set. Yarra departed Sydney on 23 August 1982 for a Southeast Asian deployment in company with her sister ship HMAS Swan (III). Booklet from the launch of Torpedo Boat Destroyer HMAS Yarra. It was Garry Taylor's great uncle, Ronald 'Buck' Taylor who was said to be the last gunner on the ship. 93% of travelers recommend this experience. Accession Number: 301768 Persian Gulf, August 1941. The memorial lies where the Yarra River meets the sea. As part of the 4th Cruiser He had come to the attention of the Memorial after his ship models were seen by the sculptor Ray Ewers, then working on aspects of the Memorials dioramas. The crew of Vendetta knew the sailors on the Yarra. actions. Work undertaken included the installation of the Ikara missile system. On 23 August 1915 the destroyers returned to Sydney for refit. HMAS Yarras decomissioning ships company, 1985. [2] The ships were refitted at Sydney, then sent to patrol the Far East. During World War I they formed the Australian Destroyer Flotilla. July 1974 saw Yarra at Williamstown Dockyard to be fitted with Mulloka sonar. 0000183840 00000 n [2] The destroyer's name comes from the Yarra River in Victoria. To fight and win . We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. Yarra in Port Phillip with Voyager, Parramatta and Queenborough. In December all three ships proceeded up the Sepik River, and in January 1915 visited Morobe, Finsch Harbour and other points on the coast, cruising also to neighbouring island groups including the Admiralties. Wikao was Hoisting the flags presented by Mayoress and Ladies of Richmond, Victoria, to the Commonwealth Destroyer Yarra. [9] After this was completed, on 22 August 1932 the hulk was towed to sea and sunk as a target off Sydney (.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}3400S 15136E / 34.000S 151.600E / -34.000; 151.600), or scuttled off Sydney Heads on 11 June 1931. The convoy The Yarra returned to Sydney via Western Australia in April 1971. Ask us a question about records in our collection. 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She decommissioned on 22 November 1985 after a 24-year career and having steamed 714,054 nautical miles. He was truly honoured and humbled by your invitation and seeks to do justice to those who served in His Majestys Australian Ship Yarra II U77 on this 80th year of commemoration.. scored a direct hit on the destroyer. Commander W.H. Logs include information on: Most records about crew and ships are available for public access. after these the barrel of X-Gun received a direct hit. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 3 x 4-inch, 4 x 3 pdr. Now obsolete, Yarra was laid up until 1929, when she was sunk off Port Jackson. This was a prelude to a main refit which commenced in December 1971 and saw Yarra in dockyard hands until October 1972. HMAS Yarra (U77), a Grimsby-class sloop commissioned in 1936 and was lost on 4 March 1942 while defending a convoy from seven Japanese . Prevost, RN) and HMAS Yarra (Lt.Cdr. On March 04, 1942 One sloop of the Royal A. 'Troilus' back to Australia. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. A pair of brass support pedestals are attached to the bottom of the hull, for display purposes. was torpedoed by the US submarine Darter. was given. Refloated after she was ordered to sail as an escort for a convoy of three ships at night. it ahead on the leading destroyer, now closing in for In August 1973 Yarra collided with No. In May 1917, following a request made by the Admiralty, the Australian Government agreed to the transfer of the Australian Destroyer Flotilla to the Mediterranean. 0000697425 00000 n 0000071832 00000 n "Each did their duty to the utmost, conquering fear, driven on the job, driven by professionalism and compassion," Mrs Bryce said. Yarra making a replenishment approach in Southeast Asian waters. Young offenders are 'running amok' in Alice Springs. "It certainly affected my mother badly. damaged by US air attack while covering the movement of Japanese Their Australian built sister ships Huon(I), Torrens(I) and Swan(I), then serving on the Far East Patrol, were ordered to refit at Singapore. Her sister ships were HMA Ships Parramatta (III), Derwent, Stuart (II), Swan (III) and Torrens (II). Our collection contains a wealth of material to help you research and find your connection with the wartime experiences of the brave men and women who served in Australias military forces. On February 5, 1942, the crew of the Yarra rescued 1,804 troops from a carrier under attack from the Japanese just outside Singapore harbour. Sister ships were HMA Ships Huon (I), Parramatta (I), Swan (I), Torrens (I) and Warrego (I). 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