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HMAS Teal

An Australian minesweeper goes to Cyprus

Editorial Staff · Mar 8, 2023 ·

The following arises from the article A Magnificent Greek Warship published in the December 2022 edition of the Naval Historical Review which explored the history of the Greek museum ship ...

16th Minesweeping Squadron – Plaque Dedication

Moffatt, Allan (Shorty) · Jun 5, 2006 ·

On 31 March 2006 at 10.00am, I attended a Plaque Dedication Service at the West Wing, Australian War Memorial to honour those who had served on the sweepers during Indonesian ...

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Confrontation-The Campaign Widens || RAN Participation 1964-66

Francis, Richard · Dec 17, 2003 ·

The Navy’s part in Confrontation was twofold: to provide the deterrent backing to the whole operation with the striking power (never used but known to have exerted profound influence) of ...

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RAN Minesweepers and Minehunters

A.N. Other · Sep 12, 1993 ·

Catamarans And Auxiliaries The Royal Australian Navy’s Mine Warfare vessels are based at H.M.A.S. Waterhen in Sydney Harbour, which provides homeport facilities to six mine warfare vessels, two landing craft, ...

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Australian Naval History on 13 November 1992

On This Day · Nov 13, 1992 ·

HMAS TEAL, (former minesweeper), was advertised for sale under a liquidator’s order in Greek waters. The 152 foot long vessel was converted to a cruise ship with accommodation for 49 ...

Oilers in the Royal Australian Navy

Fazio, Lieut. V. RANEM · Sep 24, 1985 ·

IN THE BEGINNING there was COAL!! Lots of it. Dirty, dusty, nostril filling and seemingly unlimited in supply. Coaling Ship was an evolution in which everybody was engaged in the ...

Australian Naval History on 31 May 1973

On This Day · May 31, 1973 ·

HMAS Teal paid off. Teal remained in the Reserve Fleet for several years before finally being sold in October 1977. ...

Australian Naval History on 16 April 1970

On This Day · Apr 16, 1970 ·

An international fleet of 48 vessels from 10 nations visited Sydney for the Bicentenary of CAPT James Cook’s landing. Six of the ships were sail-training vessels:NIPPON MARU, (Japan), LIBERTAD, (Argentina), ...

Australian Naval History on 8 February 1965

On This Day · Feb 8, 1965 ·

HMAS Ibis and Teal return to Sydney after 17 months serving with the Far East Strategic Reserve as part of Australia’s commitment to Commonwealth support for Malaysia during the Indonesian ...

Australian Naval History on 24 December 1964

On This Day · Dec 24, 1964 ·

LEUT K. Murray, RAN, of HMAS TEAL, (minesweeper), was awarded the DSC for conspicuous service in Malaysian waters, during the Indonesian-Malayan confrontation. ...

Australian Naval History on 13 December 1964

On This Day · Dec 13, 1964 ·

HMAS TEAL, (minesweeper), intercepted two Indonesian sampans off Borneo. The sampans opened fire, and TEAL retaliated, killing three of the crew. LEUT K. Murray, RAN, TEAL’s captain, was awarded the ...

Australian Naval History on 30 August 1964

On This Day · Aug 30, 1964 ·

HMAS Ibis and Teal replaced HMAS Gull and Hawk as a part of the Far East Strategic Reserve as part of Australia’s commitment to Commonwealth support for Malaysia during the ...

Australian Naval History on 20 September 1963

On This Day · Sep 20, 1963 ·

The 16th MCM Squadron with 6 Bird class minesweepers deploy as part of Operation GARDENING, a minesweeping task to clear a channel into Tonolei Harbour in Bougainville, where US aircraft had ...

Australian Naval History on 7 December 1962

On This Day · Dec 7, 1962 ·

The newly formed 16th MCM Squadron arrived in Australia with the six Bird class minesweepers. ...

Australian Naval History on 30 August 1962

On This Day · Aug 30, 1962 ·

The Bird, (ex-RN Ton), class minesweeper HMAS TEAL, (LCDR J. G. Stacey, RAN), was commissioned. TEAL, (as HMS JACKTON), was laid down in Philip & Son Ltd, Dartmouth, England, in ...

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