Publication:Sea Talk Autumn 2007/Farewell Dubbo

In a centuries old tradition, the Fremantle Class Patrol Boat (FCPB), HMAS Dubbo, has lowered her Australian White Ensign for the last time. She was decommissioned in her home port of Darwin on February 2 after 22 years of service to the Navy.

Dubbo is the 12th FCPB to be decommissioned. Senator Nigel Scullion (representing the Minister for Defence) and Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Shalders AO, CSC, RAN, joined Commander Australian Fleet, RADM Davyd Thomas in farewelling the ship. Pic by ABPH Helen Frank