Image Gallery: October 2007
HMAS Kanimbla takes chilly trip to New Zealand
30 October 2007
Following two attempts in 2006 to get to New Zealand, both of which resulted in being diverted to operations, HMAS Kanimbla finally made it in October this year. After some balmy weather while crossing the Tasman, and then rough and wintry seas south of New Zealand’s South Island, the ship arrived off Otago Harbour and prepared for the two-hour passage up the harbour to Dunedin.
Kanimbla, with a length of 164m and a draught of 5.6m, entered Dunedin with an under keel clearance of 2.2 metres in its shallowest part. The Otago pilot stated that Kanimbla was the biggest ship with a forward bridge that he had ever piloted into Dunedin.
The transit north up the east coast to Cook Straight took in some spectacular scenery. Snow capped mountains made an excellent backdrop for ship and departmental photographs. A variety of wildlife could also be seen including seals and albatross.
During the transit back across the Tasman, the Flight from 723 Squadron completed the embarked training phase for three pilots and the ship’s company conducted a successful small arms shoot.
Despite hearing about record high temperatures in Sydney while being away, the ship arrived home to cool weather and rain, almost like being in New Zealand but not quite as cold.
| 20071002ran8100087_087 HMAS Kanimbla at sea while en route to New Zealand. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071005ran8100087_026 Midshipman Rachael Uzzell plots HMAS Kanimbla's course with the help of Sub Lieutenant Alfonso Santos. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071005ran8100087_046 Personnel at work as HMAS Kanimbla comes alongside at Fleet Base East, Sydney. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071010ran8100087_010 Leading Seaman Aircraft Technician Airframe Adrian Hanel marshalls in an aircraft during flying stations on board HMAS Kanimbla with a Squirrel helicopter from 723 Squadron. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071013ran8100087_024 HMAS Kanimbla sails into Dunedin, New Zealand. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071013ran8100087_035 HMAS Kanimbla sails into Dunedin, New Zealand. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071019ran8100087_068 Petty Officer Physical Trainer Greg Probyn on the flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla as she sails past the snow-capped mountains of New Zealand's South Island. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| Petty Officer Electronics Technician Peter Cannon on the flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla as she sails past the snow-capped mountains of New Zealand's South Island. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071019ran8100087_129 Seaman Communications and Information Systems Nicole Shedden plots damage control incidents during damage control training. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071020ran8100087_035 Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Liam Sweeten fires a Minimi during a small arms shoot on board HMAS Kanimbla. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071022ran8100087_024 Able Seaman Cook Edgard Jabre kneads pastry for pies in the galley onboard HMAS Kanimbla. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071023ran8100087_099 Boatswains onboard HMAS Kanimbla practise anti-aircraft drills. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071024ran8100087_030 Communicators raise flags during man overboard drills. (Date taken: 24 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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