The last known use of a Seagull V (Walrus) by the RAN when one attached to the sloop HMAS Warrego, for air sea rescue and reconnaissance duties in northern New Guinea waters, was damaged on take-off. Warrego was too small a vessel to operate a catapult so the aircraft remained alongside the vessel and logistics support provided by Warrego. The aircraft was craned on board the sloop for return to Australia for repair. It was unloaded at Bowen, Queensland in late October 1944