HMQS Gayundah. Gunboat.

Gunboat HMQS Gayundah

Launched 1884 Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Was the scene of Australia's only naval mutiny.
Hosted the first meeting of the fathers that founded the Federation of Australia.
Hosted the first ever ship-to-shore radio communication with the Australian Continent.
Served in the first World War.
Patrolled Australian waters for 76 years.
Was present at the Bee-Gees first ever performance. (Filmer's Palace Hotel on Woody Point)
Now rests at Woody Point, Qld, Australia.


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Hope you like greg

Now you need to head on out to Heron Island to take shots of her sister ship, which is up on the reef there.

G'Day Greg, That's a very fine photo...
I know were that is and have never had a good look at her so taken that quality photo.
Damn good pub at Woody Point "Belvedere"; serves great meals.....
Cheers, crowie

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Originally Posted by bsrlee

Now you need to head on out to Heron Island to take shots of her sister ship, which is up on the reef there.

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I never knew that. Will google it. Thank you

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Originally Posted by crowie

G'Day Greg, That's a very fine photo...
I know were that is and have never had a good look at her so taken that quality photo.
Damn good pub at Woody Point "Belvedere"; serves great meals.....
Cheers, crowie

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yes it is, I've eaten there many times myself.

cheers both ... Greg