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HMAS Maryborough

Ship's company line the upper decks of HMAS Maryborough II during its decommissioning ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photos by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

Two Armidale-class patrol boats decommissioned

06/10/202307/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2052 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Larrakia, HMAS Maryborough

Ship’s company, family members and an extended Navy community said goodbye to two Armidale-class patrol boats in September. CAPTION: Ship’s company

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HMAS Maryborough personnel march past the Maryborough Cenotaph during their freedom-of-entry parade. Story by Midshipman Jackson Marsh.
News Royal Australian Navy 

A special march through namesake city

27/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1100 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Maryborough

Fraser Coast residents lined the streets and cheered as the crew of HMAS Maryborough marched through its namesake city on

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Leading Seaman Andrew Price demonstrates fire hose techniques during HMAS Maryborough’s open day. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Nicole Clough.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Maryborough opens her hatches one last time

15/09/202322/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1756 Views 0 Comments HMAS Maryborough

As part of its final deployment, HMAS Maryborough welcomed more than 1600 visitors for a rare glimpse into life on

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Soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire historical M2A2 105mm howitzers as part of a re-enactment during the bombing of Darwin commemorative service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Remembering the day WW2 hit Darwin

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2147 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment, Darwin NT, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Maryborough, No. 75 Squadron, WWII

ADF personnel commemorated the 81st anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin at a service hosted by the city on

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Personnel from HMAS Maryborough transport three rescued civilians in a rigid hull inflatable boat off Darwin, Northern Territory. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Boaters rescued off Darwin

08/07/202209/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2200 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Maryborough, P-8A Poseidon

Air Force and Navy have cooperated with Commonwealth and Northern Territory agencies to swiftly rescue three recreational boaters after their

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Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Maryborough at sea. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Maryborough out of action after fire

09/06/201709/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7919 Views 0 Comments HMAS Maryborough

As reported earlier, HMAS Maryborough suffered an engine fire on 25 May – but details of the event were scant.

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Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Maryborough at sea. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Engine fire on HMAS Maryborough at sea

26/05/201709/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7462 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, engine fire, HMAS Maryborough

HMAS Maryborough suffered an engine fire late yesterday at sea. The Armidale-class patrol boat reported a fire in the engine

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