By
ABCIS Quentin Mushins
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CPL
Murray aboard Launceston.
Photo:ABCIS Quentin Mushins
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When
CPL Ian Murray of the Royal Dragoon Guards came to Australia as
part of ‘Exercise Long Look 03’ the thought of going
to sea on a patrol boat would never have crossed his mind.
The request for CPL Murray to ‘find his sea legs’ was
taken up by the Darwin based patrol boat, HMAS Launceston (LCDR
Paul Koerber). The ‘Royal Dragoon’ proceeded to sea
on the ‘Tassie Devil’ and quickly fitted in with the
ship’s company.
He participated in whole ship evolutions, including damage control
exercises and man overboard.
“The highlight of the week for me was when I caught a 25kg
Spanish Mackerel,” CPL Murray said.
I was also lucky enough to enjoy a ‘dip’ during ‘hands
to swimming stations’. A swim here in Northern Australian
waters is certainly more enjoyable than back home.”
Normally based in Munster (Germany) Ian said, “When I heard
there was an opportunity for me to come and work with the ADF
I just had to go for it.”
LCDRKoerber said, “It was great having CPL Murray onboard
for the week. He hit it off with the ship’s company from
day one.”
