There were a lot of the Charles F Adams Class DDG's in service when I was in the US Navy between 69/73. I served on a very similar class ship called the Farragut/Coontz class. We were slightly larger and carried the Terrier/Standard missiles while the Adams class ships carried the Tarter missiles. They were the same missile if I'm not mistaken only the Terrier/Standards had a booster so they had a longer range. I was a Radarman on my first ship USS Dahlgren DLG-12 which was pre NTDS. My second ship was a Leahy class CG which was NTDS so I had to go back to school to learn that system. My question is was the HMAS Hobart a NTDS equipped ship or was she old school radar?
Whats with the overalls? I remember the #8s AWD. I loved serving on the Hobart. Now i get to visit as a veteran scuba diver. Go the Green Ghost of the Vietnam Coast!
At 8.08, that rope cordoning off the quarter deck, used to be just a red circle paint line on the deck around the HF whip antenna. We used to be able to use the Ensign staff as a seat at sea.
Mick Jackson ok, well my father was chosen while in the Navy, sent over to Boston, USA to be trained and bring her back to Australia. I have all of the training material he was given. Also he served on it in Vietnam. He always stated that it was one of his favourite ships the he served on. His other was HMAS Australia. He always said he was lucky to be with us as it was hit hard by the Japanese kamikazes. He did say he had a good life in the navy..Really, he knew nothing else.
@@MrJackoxAU Ha!... well there ya go!... An old friend of mine who past away a few years back was in the RNZN in the 70's up to 1988 if I recall him saying and he said the Aussie destroyers were his favourite ship... they had an unmistakable silhouette on the horizon and faster than the Kiwi Leanders... cool vid... thanks mate... 😉👍
I boarded BRISBANE when she was alongside in Darwin. Went below and chatted with CPO in engine room. I remember him saying, "She can make her pendant number [41] speed." With that he patted one of her turbines with, "My little hotrod." 41 knots may have been a tad exaggeration but they were renowned as fast ships.
I served on Hobart in 83,84,and 85 as her Chief Coxswain and I still have great memories of her. She was a brilliant ship. GO NASVY, GO HOBART
There were a lot of the Charles F Adams Class DDG's in service when I was in the US Navy between 69/73. I served on a very similar class ship called the Farragut/Coontz class. We were slightly larger and carried the Terrier/Standard missiles while the Adams class ships carried the Tarter missiles. They were the same missile if I'm not mistaken only the Terrier/Standards had a booster so they had a longer range. I was a Radarman on my first ship USS Dahlgren DLG-12 which was pre NTDS. My second ship was a Leahy class CG which was NTDS so I had to go back to school to learn that system. My question is was the HMAS Hobart a NTDS equipped ship or was she old school radar?
I had the privilege of serving on her as the Cpo Coxn 83 to 85. I agree the best damn ship ever built.
Whats with the overalls? I remember the #8s AWD. I loved serving on the Hobart. Now i get to visit as a veteran scuba diver. Go the Green Ghost of the Vietnam Coast!
At 8.08, that rope cordoning off the quarter deck, used to be just a red circle paint line on the deck around the HF whip antenna. We used to be able to use the Ensign staff as a seat at sea.
I won't mention that HF antenna saved my head in Dunedin NZ.
Great memories, great times, 84 - 87
Is this the original Hobart that was made in USA in the early 60’s.
It isn't the "turbines" that are "screaming".... it is the gearing. Steam turbines are relatively quiet.
Yes Charlie, I believe so. She was a Charles F Adams Class converted (and improved ;-) ) in Australia.
Mick Jackson ok, well my father was chosen while in the Navy, sent over to Boston, USA to be trained and bring her back to Australia. I have all of the training material he was given. Also he served on it in Vietnam. He always stated that it was one of his favourite ships the he served on. His other was HMAS Australia. He always said he was lucky to be with us as it was hit hard by the Japanese kamikazes.
He did say he had a good life in the navy..Really, he knew nothing else.
Ahora si que Australia tiene buena flota! Solo faltan las nuevas F110 y los S80!!🇪🇸🇪🇸
😢tahun 1993, KRI Arun
(ex green rover)sandar di Woolloomooloo, dan saya menikmati makan siang di HMS Hobart
Apparently they could crack 36 knots... not too shabby for a big old girl...
We did! It felt awesome to stand on the quarterdeck and feel that power! (y)
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@@MrJackoxAU Ha!... well there ya go!... An old friend of mine who past away a few years back was in the RNZN in the 70's up to 1988 if I recall him saying and he said the Aussie destroyers were his favourite ship... they had an unmistakable silhouette on the horizon and faster than the Kiwi Leanders... cool vid... thanks mate... 😉👍
I boarded BRISBANE when she was alongside in Darwin. Went below and chatted with CPO in engine room. I remember him saying, "She can make her pendant number [41] speed." With that he patted one of her turbines with, "My little hotrod." 41 knots may have been a tad exaggeration but they were renowned as fast ships.
down the fireroom for a good feed
served 69-70