Ship Photo of the Day

[jmcquate]

I don't think the Ausies used Flower class.

 

[Flash]

I don't think the Ausies used Flower class.

Bathurst-class then? Or an RNZN Flower-class? Definitely very workman-like in appearance like a WWII corvette, well-worn too. Did the job though, and that is what counted.

 

[Griz882]

The reason I excluded RAN corvettes is that most appear to have davits hanging off the fantail that I don’t see in the image. Of course, they could have been removed.

 

[Max the Mad Russian]

Bathurst-class then?

Different depth charge racks, according to pictures. Maybe some mobilized trawler, there were several in RAN service. But the place of AA gunsight and positioning of the aft ventilation trunk both are in favor of Flower-class

 

[Max the Mad Russian]

I don't think the Ausies used Flower class.

The link between the picture and RAN is presumable as I can tell.

 

[number9]

Duh. @Randy Daytona hit the nail on the head…

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Thanks for all the replies, guys, this discussion has been wonderful. I reached out to the Navy History folks; we'll see what they say. I also pinged the N-Class Destroyers Association of W.A. group on Facebook, but no luck there yet.

I managed to track down a digital copy of another photo of his. (I'm still missing one photo, which is two ships refueling.) Can anyone make out the class of ships I'm looking at?

 

[Griz882]

Thanks for all the replies, guys, this discussion has been wonderful. I reached out to the Navy History folks; we'll see what they say. I also pinged the N-Class Destroyers Association of W.A. group on Facebook, but no luck there yet.

I managed to track down a digital copy of another photo of his. (I'm still missing one photo, which is two ships refueling.) Can anyone make out the class of ships I'm looking at?

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The one in the foreground is a “Q” Class destroyer like the Queensboro. The reinforced mast is a give away. The ship further back is a bit tougher…maybe a Grimsby Class sloop? This might help…

 

[Randy Daytona]

Thanks for all the replies, guys, this discussion has been wonderful. I reached out to the Navy History folks; we'll see what they say. I also pinged the N-Class Destroyers Association of W.A. group on Facebook, but no luck there yet.

I managed to track down a digital copy of another photo of his. (I'm still missing one photo, which is two ships refueling.) Can anyone make out the class of ships I'm looking at?

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Let us know what you find out.

 

[number9]

The one in the foreground is a “Q” Class destroyer like the Queensboro. The reinforced mast is a give away. The ship further back is a bit tougher…maybe a Grimsby Class sloop? This might help…

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Thank you for posting this! He also spent a small amount of time on the HMAS Nizam (center of the photo) and both the Ping-Who and Whang-Pu (bottom right). He said the latter two were awful to be on...

 

[Griz882]

Thank you for posting this! He also spent a small amount of time on the HMAS Nizam (center of the photo) and both the Ping-Who and Whang-Pu (bottom right). He said the latter two were awful to be on...

Nobody wants to spend time on a ship named the Whang-Pu. Although the Ping-Hu would be a great Abbot & Costello gag for submariners…
“Ping What?” “No, Ping Hu!” “Who am I supposed to ping!?” “Ping Hu!” “What?” “No, Hu!”

 

[number9]

Nobody wants to spend time on a ship named the Whang-Pu. Although the Ping-Hu would be a great Abbot & Costello gag for submariners…
“Ping What?” “No, Ping Hu!” “Who am I supposed to ping!?” “Ping Hu!” “What?” “No, Hu!”

That was incredible. ?

 

[GroundPounder]

That was incredible. ?

I think I am the only person on the planet that HATES the Who's on First routine.

The only thing worse is the annual flood of " A Christmas Carol " remakes that every sitcom seems to do at some point. I will get back to shouting at clouds and let ya'll take it from here.

 

[Griz882]

I think I am the only person on the planet that HATES the Who's on First routine.

The only thing worse is the annual flood of " A Christmas Carol " remakes that every sitcom seems to do at some point. I will get back to shouting at clouds and let ya'll take it from here.

Thanks grumpy cat.

 

[hlg6016]

Are you fun at parties too?

 

[GroundPounder]

Are you fun at parties too?

I am very fun at parties, as long as it is not Abbot and Costello themed.