The good will of shipmates, known or not, never fails to impress me.  When Bob and I bought the assets of Townsend Productions, some molds and masters had passed into mists of time.  An example is that some of the Attack Class Patrol Boat molds and masters didn’t find their way into our hands for […]

Did you notice that HMAS Darwin departed Fleet Base East yesterday (30 December 2015) to take up her role in Operation MANITOU. The eve of New Year’s Eve!  This reminds me that in spite of a New Year with new opportunities, there is very little new under the sun.  It was with this in mind that […]

https://www.facebook.com/GreyFunnelLine Ships Badges The Royal Navy assigns badges to every ship, submarine, squadron and shore establishment. Prior to the age of steam ships, ships were identified by their figurehead. With the removal of the figurehead, ships badges and mottos were created to graphically represent the ships. The official process for creating the badge was initiated […]

Each year those who served on HMAS Moreton and with the Amphibious Squadron, based at Moreton, enjoy a reunion dinner.  Breaking with tradition, this year’s dinner will be at Tattersall’s Club.  It’s been a while since Moreton decommissioned. However, 2015 has been the year that the last of the LCHs and Tobruk also decommission. Consequently, […]

This badge binds successive HMAS Hobart crews over 77 years. We were commissioned by the Hobart Association (Qld) for cufflinks and tie/lapel/stick pins. We’re very happy with the final product and the Secretary is excited too.  If you would like to obtain a set, please contact: The Secretary HMAS Hobart Association (Qld) 45 Greenwood Street […]