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SBLT
Danny Syrett greets his son, Curtis.
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With
a lone piper playing Waltzing Matilda from above her bridge, the
Tartan Terror, HMAS Stuart, returned home to Sydney last month.
She had spent more than three hectic months in northern waters
participating in EXCROC 03, IMDEX 2003 and Operation Relex, Australia’s
operation to halt people smugglers.
There were port visits to Brisbane, Darwin and Singapore. About
100 family members and friends were at the West Wall on Friday,
November 28 to welcome CMDR David Greaves and his ship’s
company of 150 back home.
Joining them were the Deputy Maritime Commander, CDRE Nigel Perry
and members of the Defence Community Organisation.
Among those on the wharf were LCDR Bronwyn Ferrier of MHQ who
was there for her husband CMDR Greaves.
The return to Sydney also saw a change of command for the 3,600-tonne
warship.
CMDR Greaves handed command to CMDR Phil Spedding.
Mission
accomplished
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CAPT
Christian is greeted by his family.
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ABSCO
Paul Coughlan hugs his girlfriend.
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Photos:
ABPH Bill Louys & LSPH Kaye Adams
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Captain
Gerry Christian, his ship’s company of 238 and their frigate
HMAS Newcastle are safely home from the Gulf for Christmas.
After a 275-day absence, Newcastle steamed into her titular home
port, Newcastle to a heroine’s welcome on the afternoon of
Wednesday, December 10.
They completed 396 boardings while in the Gulf.
Thousands
of people lined the foreshore as she made her way into Newcastle.
Many were family members who had travelled hundreds of kilometres
to welcome loved-ones home.
