I was on DDG 14 the Buchanan in '71 during Vietnam. The Adam's class was a huge step up from the Gearing class I previously served on. The galley and mess deck were together on the same deck. Great advantage for the cooks. Hot food had to go down a narrow ladder to the serving line on the Gearing.
@wilsonle61
3 жыл бұрын
I was on the Cochrane DDG-21 at Pearl harbor. I remember offloading our ammo at West Loch before entering dry-dock in 81 and offloading the missiles (SM1) and the 5" shells just as shown here. Anyone who has ever served in Adam's class knows this drill well. These were great well-armed and well-balanced ships. If they had an Achilles heel it was the 1200 pound steam plant. A real maintenance hog if ever there was one. I would not have traded my time on a DDG for anything. (FTG1(SW) / MAJ FA)
@NoName-ds5uq
4 жыл бұрын
Being from Hobart and going onboard on quite a few open days as a kid(4-5 times I reckon), then joining up myself and operating with her on Stalwart and Stuart, she always held a special place in my heart.
@perpetualgrin5804
6 ай бұрын
Open days were great PR for the Navy.😅
@josephdioneda2881
Жыл бұрын
The Charles F Adams Class, missile guided Destroyer are truly one of the greatest type of surface warship that has ever built.
@alphasixfive1658
3 жыл бұрын
I served in HOBART in 86 as a ABETS, 93 as AWEEO, 96 as SEO(Guns) and 97 as DWEEO. Best Crew and Ship - I'd go back any day !!!!
@RobB-vz2vo
5 жыл бұрын
My brother & I used to have a run at Garden Island as paperboys in 1971-74 (we were around 10 yrs old). This was one of our favourite ships to visit along with Vampire and Derwent, especially the galley for some of the sultana slices. Always a friendly crew.
@beagle7622
3 жыл бұрын
Some kids just get lucky.
@liabilitymate4750
8 ай бұрын
I remember going aboard her when she was brand new as a kid, and Dad went to Vietnam on her as well on the gun line...
@greenghost3965
5 жыл бұрын
That is beautiful Seamanship. BTW, I reckon Pete was the best Skipper we had.
@alphasixfive1658
3 жыл бұрын
I taught Peter Murray DDG Courses at CDSC - never had him as a Skipper - but a True Fella !
@Nibby12
Жыл бұрын
The most beautiful ships the Navy ever bought.
@petermundy3339
5 жыл бұрын
She was my first in 69 sad to see her go. Thanks Mick
@mtumeumrani376
2 жыл бұрын
Cold War ships were always the most Beautiful.
@wfoj21
3 жыл бұрын
Either the Tugs are doing a Poor Job; or no Tugs -great job. Statement based on distance bow to pier increases from 3 to 4 minutes in the video. (an American here)
@daffindogtown
3 жыл бұрын
No tugs involved.
@Jeff-ty1ek
10 ай бұрын
Four years of my life on that pretty ship, from cyclone Tracy, around the world tour, nearly getting hit by an Ikara from Stuart and an EVAC of some SAS boys during the Saigon storming by the NVA. Fun Times never forgotten. Vale Hobart
@peterhall4086
3 жыл бұрын
My first ship as a Smn MTP. 1980 Fishing is good at Pt Wilson, where this de-ammunitioning is taking place.
@alphasixfive1658
4 жыл бұрын
Three postings to HOBART - 86, 93, 96-97. Something special about HOBART and I still dream about being on her !
@gregorymcn1894
3 жыл бұрын
You might remember my father,chief petty officer,David constable,,aka FUZZ,,
@butane8
6 жыл бұрын
thx mick for putting ya movies up I served on Brissy for my ten years but loved the DDGs cool as mate , cheers Johnny Holmes
@MrJackoxAU
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I can't tell you what a privilege it was being on board for her final voyage. I felt I was recording history.
@adrianross3694
5 жыл бұрын
Glad I posted off just before this..... She is looking like an old cougar that knows it's about to die. I was in Port Adelaide just before I went to the Gulf in 02 and saw her sitting at the wharf with no guns, masts, radar etc. Basically just a shell. Needless to say I sunk to my knees and cried.
@Nibby12
Жыл бұрын
You're not alone, I cried when they sank my 2 babies as well, Brissie and Perth.
@antonioneiro4948
2 жыл бұрын
Buque impresionante!!🇪🇸🇪🇸
@davidlmorgan9450
2 жыл бұрын
Did the states trip to put the mod 10 on then went back for the mod gun course , then was a part of 51 maintenance crew when we took 50 ton of water through it , thanks to Max Schaefer
@ashman187
3 жыл бұрын
Captain is not going to lose his lucky hat ...
@MIck-M
3 жыл бұрын
I love the White Ensigns. I fly a large red one on the water and always think of the white and what it means. As much as I'd like to own a white ensign, it would be an offence and a disrespect for me to have one let alone fly it... so I don't. Hobart was a pretty ship.
@freeagent8225
2 жыл бұрын
I agree , I wanted one for my yacht but didn't pursue it.
@alphasixfive1658
4 жыл бұрын
My profile pic is on HOBART in 1986 during a S.E. Asia Deployment with the USS New Jersey Battle Group.
@SD-yb5fx
Жыл бұрын
Is that music coming from the ships overhead?
@jackmatthews939
10 ай бұрын
10:25 What's the Blue & White Sign?
@alphasixfive1658
4 жыл бұрын
Pete Murray - Top Fella !
@kid-tc6ny
4 жыл бұрын
My grandpa was on the ship
@pauldelaney9488
4 жыл бұрын
Cool👍
@alphasixfive1658
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Taffy the Coxswain?
@walkabout1094
6 жыл бұрын
Mate you have.
@suzannegoncalves9934
3 жыл бұрын
🎖️😊👍
@adamjones2025
3 жыл бұрын
9:27 would have been good if they fired off a few missiles and other rounds for a bit of target practice before the old girl was disarmed.
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