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'''HMAS ''Coonawarra''''' is a [[Royal Australian Navy]] (RAN) [[naval base|base]] located in [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]], [[Northern Territory]], and is home to |
'''HMAS ''Coonawarra''''' is a [[Royal Australian Navy]] (RAN) [[naval base|base]] located in [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]], [[Northern Territory]], and is home to seven fleet units of the RAN. The current commander is [[Captain#Australia|Captain]] Moses Raudino, ADC, RAN. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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During [[World War I]], [[Port Darwin]] had been used as a coaling station for naval ships, but it was not considered a naval base. Later, during the 1930s, the RAN constructed oil fuel tanks on the harbour front, holding about {{convert|90000|ST|t|order=flip}} of oil. All were destroyed in the [[Bombing of Darwin (February 1942)|Japanese attack on Darwin]] on 19 February 1942.<ref name=RANcoonawarra>{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-coonawarra |title=HMAS Coonawarra |work=[[Royal Australian Navy]] |publisher=Australian Government |
During [[World War I]], [[Port Darwin]] had been used as a coaling station for naval ships, but it was not considered a naval base. Later, during the 1930s, the RAN constructed oil fuel tanks on the harbour front, holding about {{convert|90000|ST|t|order=flip}} of oil. All were destroyed in the [[Bombing of Darwin (February 1942)|Japanese attack on Darwin]] on 19 February 1942.<ref name=RANcoonawarra>{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-coonawarra |title=HMAS Coonawarra |work=[[Royal Australian Navy]] |publisher=Australian Government |access-date=5 August 2017 }}</ref> |
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The first naval depot at Darwin was established in January 1935. This was a naval reserve depot, commanded by Lieutenant Commander H.P. Jarrett. At this time, Darwin was part of the [[Naval Reserve District of Queensland]]. In 1937, the [[Naval District of the Northern Territory]] was separated from the Queensland District, and the first District Naval Officer, Lieutenant Commander J.H. Walker, was appointed. In 1939, under the recommendation of the [[Committee of Imperial Defence]], a high-powered [[radio transmitter]] was constructed. The period leading up to [[World War II]] saw a buildup of personnel, the establishment of fuelling facilities, a boom depot and later the Navy paid for improvements to Darwin's water supply in order to provide an adequate supply of water for visiting naval ships.<ref name=RANcoonawarra/> |
The first naval depot at Darwin was established in January 1935. This was a naval reserve depot, commanded by Lieutenant Commander H.P. Jarrett. At this time, Darwin was part of the [[Naval Reserve District of Queensland]]. In 1937, the [[Naval District of the Northern Territory]] was separated from the Queensland District, and the first District Naval Officer, Lieutenant Commander J.H. Walker, was appointed. In 1939, under the recommendation of the [[Committee of Imperial Defence]], a high-powered [[radio transmitter]] was constructed. The period leading up to [[World War II]] saw a buildup of personnel, the establishment of fuelling facilities, a boom depot and later the Navy paid for improvements to Darwin's water supply in order to provide an adequate supply of water for visiting naval ships.<ref name=RANcoonawarra/> |
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At the outbreak of |
At the outbreak of World War II, the naval depot in Darwin was named HMAS ''Penguin'', and on 1 August 1940 was formally commissioned as {{HMAS|Melville|naval base|6}}. Throughout World War II, the Wireless Transmitting Station provided essential communications service in support of Allied Operations in the South West Pacific regions. The base suffered significant damage during the Japanese bombing raids on the city.<ref name=RANcoonawarra/> |
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[[File:Attack-class.jpg|thumb|left|{{sclass|Attack|patrol boat|1}}s at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin March 1975 (after [[Cyclone Tracy]]).]] |
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After World War II, the base continued to be known as HMAS ''Melville''. The development of Darwin during the 1950s and 1960s saw the size of ''Melville'' shrink, the problem was intensified by the continued growth of naval personnel in Darwin. It was decided to decommission ''Melville'' and relocate the RAN's Darwin base to naval Wireless Transmitting Station ''Coonawarra''. Although the base was transferred over and commissioned at HMAS ''Coonawarra'' on 16 March 1970, facilities at ''Melville'' remained operational until their destruction by [[Cyclone Tracy]] on 25 December 1974.<ref name=RANcoonawarra/> |
After World War II, the base continued to be known as HMAS ''Melville''. The development of Darwin during the 1950s and 1960s saw the size of ''Melville'' shrink, the problem was intensified by the continued growth of naval personnel in Darwin. It was decided to decommission ''Melville'' and relocate the RAN's Darwin base to naval Wireless Transmitting Station ''Coonawarra''. Although the base was transferred over and commissioned at HMAS ''Coonawarra'' on 16 March 1970, facilities at ''Melville'' remained operational until their destruction by [[Cyclone Tracy]] on 25 December 1974.<ref name=RANcoonawarra/> |
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On 30 November 2012, fourteen firearms were stolen from an {{sclass |
On 30 November 2012, fourteen firearms were stolen from an {{sclass|Armidale|patrol boat|2}} moored at the base.<ref name="guns recovered"/><ref name="guns stolen">{{cite web|title=Navy officer assaulted, weapons stolen|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/navy-officer-assaulted-weapons-stolen/story-fn3dxiwe-1226527398841|work=[[The Australian]] |access-date=30 November 2012|date=30 November 2012}}</ref> The weapons were recovered the next day.<ref name="guns recovered">{{cite news|title=Police recover stolen navy weapons|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-01/police-recover-stolen-navy-weapons/4402808|access-date=1 December 2012|work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |location=Australia |date=1 December 2012}}</ref> |
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==Facilities and operational units== |
==Facilities and operational units== |
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The wharf can accommodate six vessels, berthed three abreast. Services such as fuel, electrical power, compressed air, sewerage out, oily waste suction, and defuelling is available at the berthing points. The facility has the capability to dock a vessel with a draught of up to {{convert|2|m|ft|spell=on}} at any tide, is capable of lifting or lowering a vessel up to {{convert|750|t|ST}} at a rate of {{convert|420|mm|in}} per minute, and is designed to withstand cyclones. |
The wharf can accommodate six vessels, berthed three abreast. Services such as fuel, electrical power, compressed air, sewerage out, oily waste suction, and defuelling is available at the berthing points. The facility has the capability to dock a vessel with a draught of up to {{convert|2|m|ft|spell=on}} at any tide, is capable of lifting or lowering a vessel up to {{convert|750|t|ST}} at a rate of {{convert|420|mm|in}} per minute, and is designed to withstand cyclones. |
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In 2016 the Australian Government announced plans to significantly redevelop ''Coonawarra'' as one of northern |
In 2016 the Australian Government announced plans to significantly redevelop ''Coonawarra'' as one of northern Australia's key strategic naval bases. The plans announced projected that the base will support an increased maritime force, including some of the twelve new offshore patrol vessels that will be based in Darwin. An {{AUD}}1.2 billion injection was expected to commence in 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-25/nt-economy-set-for-massive-boost-on-back-of-defence-spending/7199816 |title=Defence White Paper: NT economy set for massive boost on the back of spending to match Asia's growing military presence |work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |location=Australia |author=Shields, Wayne |date=25 February 2016 |access-date=5 August 2017 }}</ref> |
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===Ships stationed=== |
===Ships stationed=== |
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**[[HMAS Albany (ACPB 86)|HMAS ''Albany'']] |
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**[[HMAS Broome (ACPB 90)|HMAS ''Broome'']] |
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**[[HMAS Childers (ACPB 93)|HMAS ''Childers'']] |
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*[[HMAS Pirie (ACPB 87)|HMAS ''Pirie'']] |
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**[[ADV Cape Naturaliste|ADV ''Cape Naturaliste'']] |
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**[[ADV Cape Capricorn|ADV ''Cape Capricorn'']] |
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**[[ADV Cape Woolamai|ADV ''Cape Woolamai'']] |
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**[[ADV Cape Pillar|ADV ''Cape Pillar'']] |
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*[[HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)|HMAS ''Launceston'']] |
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*[[HMAS Maryborough (ACPB 95)|HMAS ''Maryborough'']] |
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*[[HMAS Glenelg (ACPB 96)|HMAS ''Glenelg'']] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of Royal Australian Navy bases]] |
*[[List of Royal Australian Navy bases]] |
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*[[Larrakeyah Barracks]] |
*[[Larrakeyah Barracks]] |
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*[http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-coonawarra HMAS Coonawarra official website] |
*[http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-coonawarra HMAS Coonawarra official website] |
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Latest revision as of 13:31, 10 February 2024
| HMAS Coonawarra | |
|---|---|
| Darwin, Northern Territory in Australia | |
 Ship's badge of HMAS Coonawarra | |
  HMAS Coonawarra Location in the Northern Territory | |
| Coordinates | 12°27′31″S 130°49′18″E / 12.45861°S 130.82167°E |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Department of Defence |
| Operator |  Royal Australian Navy (1935 – 1967) Royal Australian Navy (1967 – present) |
| Website | navy |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1940 |
| In use | 1935 – current |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Commander Viktor Pilicic, RAN |
HMAS Coonawarra is a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base located in Darwin, Northern Territory, and is home to seven fleet units of the RAN. The current commander is Captain Moses Raudino, ADC, RAN.
History[edit]
During World War I, Port Darwin had been used as a coaling station for naval ships, but it was not considered a naval base. Later, during the 1930s, the RAN constructed oil fuel tanks on the harbour front, holding about 82,000 tonnes (90,000 short tons) of oil. All were destroyed in the Japanese attack on Darwin on 19 February 1942.[1]
The first naval depot at Darwin was established in January 1935. This was a naval reserve depot, commanded by Lieutenant Commander H.P. Jarrett. At this time, Darwin was part of the Naval Reserve District of Queensland. In 1937, the Naval District of the Northern Territory was separated from the Queensland District, and the first District Naval Officer, Lieutenant Commander J.H. Walker, was appointed. In 1939, under the recommendation of the Committee of Imperial Defence, a high-powered radio transmitter was constructed. The period leading up to World War II saw a buildup of personnel, the establishment of fuelling facilities, a boom depot and later the Navy paid for improvements to Darwin's water supply in order to provide an adequate supply of water for visiting naval ships.[1]
At the outbreak of World War II, the naval depot in Darwin was named HMAS Penguin, and on 1 August 1940 was formally commissioned as HMAS Melville. Throughout World War II, the Wireless Transmitting Station provided essential communications service in support of Allied Operations in the South West Pacific regions. The base suffered significant damage during the Japanese bombing raids on the city.[1]
After World War II, the base continued to be known as HMAS Melville. The development of Darwin during the 1950s and 1960s saw the size of Melville shrink, the problem was intensified by the continued growth of naval personnel in Darwin. It was decided to decommission Melville and relocate the RAN's Darwin base to naval Wireless Transmitting Station Coonawarra. Although the base was transferred over and commissioned at HMAS Coonawarra on 16 March 1970, facilities at Melville remained operational until their destruction by Cyclone Tracy on 25 December 1974.[1]
On 30 November 2012, fourteen firearms were stolen from an Armidale-class patrol boat moored at the base.[2][3] The weapons were recovered the next day.[2]
Facilities and operational units[edit]
The wharf can accommodate six vessels, berthed three abreast. Services such as fuel, electrical power, compressed air, sewerage out, oily waste suction, and defuelling is available at the berthing points. The facility has the capability to dock a vessel with a draught of up to two metres (six point six feet) at any tide, is capable of lifting or lowering a vessel up to 750 tonnes (830 short tons) at a rate of 420 millimetres (17 in) per minute, and is designed to withstand cyclones.
In 2016 the Australian Government announced plans to significantly redevelop Coonawarra as one of northern Australia's key strategic naval bases. The plans announced projected that the base will support an increased maritime force, including some of the twelve new offshore patrol vessels that will be based in Darwin. An A$1.2 billion injection was expected to commence in 2025.[4]
Ships stationed[edit]
- Armidale class:
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "HMAS Coonawarra". Royal Australian Navy. Australian Government. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Police recover stolen navy weapons". ABC News. Australia. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ "Navy officer assaulted, weapons stolen". The Australian. 30 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ Shields, Wayne (25 February 2016). "Defence White Paper: NT economy set for massive boost on the back of spending to match Asia's growing military presence". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
