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Most people know about Teddy Sheehan, and the Armidale, sunk by the Japanese off Timor. Not many have heard the story of the survivors struggle to live, while waiting for rescue. This is one man's story. I must warn of some disparaging remarks about the Japanese, but it is understandable . considering the circumstances. This is his story, courtesy of the Gun Plot web site.
HMAS Armidale - A Survivors Story | GUN PLOT
For many years Lieutenent Commander Richards, Armidale's CO was said to have been shunned by the RAN after the sinking of his ship. Not so, says historian Tom Lewis.
Not Shunned By The Navy - LCDR Richards, RAN | GUN PLOT
Nope..... Bully in the alley still ringing....hey thats an idea - a ring tone! Wish i had one of those.Quote:
Originally Posted by bob10
The story of HMAS Yarra, and her last stand. Courage of the first order.
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Good links bob but we shouldn't forget the HMS Amethyst in the Yangtze River for courage either.
This held the world to their Wireless Sets back then. You may have been too young to remember?
Amethyst Incident - Wikipedia
I know of the Amethyst.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4bee
Not so courageous, really.
30 July 1949Amethystslipped her chain and headed downriver in the dark, beginning a 104-mile (167 km) dash for freedom running the gauntlet of guns on both banks of the river. She followed the passenger shipKiang Ling Liberationin the hope that the observers ashore would be confused and not seeAmethystin the dark. When the battery opened fire, the fire was directed at theKiang Lin Liberationwhich was sunk by the gun fire, with heavy civilian casualties.
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I know of the Amethyst.
Not so courageous, really.
Of course it was, as soon as they ran aground & all hell broke loose & sailors were dying & trying to survive.
Then after, when they got under way, the risks were possibly less but required balls of steel by the ship's company.
Would you have taken their place, I know I wouldn't have? [bighmmm]
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Originally Posted by 4bee
I posted an article on Amythest, which gives a not so glowing assessment. I'll try to find it. Not trying to take away from the deed, but the article states the action need not have taken place, and no men needed to die.
In searching for my previous article, I found a comprehensive account of the incident, which deserves to be posted here. While the incident could have been avoided by the correct diplomatic procedure [ the Brits refused to recognise the communists] there is no doubting the courage and resilience of the men of the Amythest.
HMS Amethyst - the Yangtse Incident 1948 | Naval Historical Society of Australia
During the Korean War, allied warships were heavily involved in bombarding shore targets, especially in the Han river estuary. The frigate, HMAS Murchison, earned particular renown for her efforts. Amythyst also took part in the operation. Once again, from Gun Plot.
HMAS Murchison - The Baron Of Han | GUN PLOT