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JBMM Montagu Whaler : Acquisition and Restoration 1986-1994.
Source Documents
1920.06.15 Photographs: Prince Edward arrives
at Jervis Bay Naval College.
1986.05.28 RAN HMAS Platypus: Print 16 documents.
1986.05.30 RAN HMAS Garden  Island transfer of whaleboat to HMAS Platypus.
1988.10.00: Whalers 1107 and 872- report by Senior Technical Instructor Shipwright from HMAS Nirimba.
1991.08.21: H.E. Campey, Commander RANEM Museum Director (HMAS Albatross) to Vera Hatton, LDHC.
1991.09.02: V. Hatton (LDHC) to Commander C.F George, HMAS Penguin.
1991.09.17:
Photographs: Vera Hatton and WO Foord & with whalers at HMAS Penguin, Balmoral, by Keith Moore.
1991.09.19
: John Hatton MP, President LDHC, to Commander C F George, RAN Commanding Officer HMAS Penguin
1991.10.23: Photographs: Delivery of Whaleboats 872 and 1107 to LDMM, unaccredited.
1993.05.10:
V. Hatton (LDHC) to
Commander C.F George, HMAS Penguin.
1993.05.21: N. Harding (Principal, Vincentia PS), R. Williams and V. Hatton (LDMM) to Captain  B. Adams, HMAS Creswell.
1993.12.23: Photographs: Ex-RAN Whaler being restored for Lady Denman Museum by the pupils of VPS, by Vera Hatton..
1994.03.22: Photographs: Restored Whaleboat on site at the LDMM, by Vera Hatton.
1994.04.22 VPS invitation to Mrs. Vera Hatton for the official presentation of restored whaleboat to the Lady Denman MM.
1994:04.22 Certificate of Appreciation to Lady Denman Museum from VPS
1994.05.00: Rohan Westmore: The History of the LDHC RAN Montague Whaler, [Jervis Bay Magazine, May], unpaginated.
1994.09.17: Vera Hatton: LDMM Catalogue Entry
1998.10.28: Photographs: Whaleboat on site at the LDMM, by Noel Douglas.
2005.11.23: Whaleboat feedback from Ken Barnes, HMAS Queenborough,1968.

2015.06.03 Ken Jones, South Australian Maritime Museum, to Graham Hinton, LDMM.
2015.06.03
Montagu Whaler Plans from Ken Jones, South Australian Maritime Museum.
1920.06.15: Photographs: Prince Edward arrives at Jervis Bay Naval College.

Prince Edward arrives at the dock. [LD432]
1920_06_15_Edward_JB_Dock_1.jpg

Prince Edward leaves at the dock. [LD433]
1920_06_15_Edward_JB_Dock_2.jpg


Prince Edward and party travel by car to the College.
[LD434]
1920_06_15_Edward_JB_Car_2.jpg 

Note the light rail linel in the forground,
used to freight locally
quarried stone for
 the construction of the College.



Prince Edward boards a car to travel to the College.
1920_06_15_Edward_JB_Car_1.jpg 
 

1986.05.28: RAN HMAS Platypus Pint 16 documents.
1986_05_28_RAN_HMAS_Platypus_Print.pdf

1986.05.30 RAN HMAS Garden  Island transfer of whaleboat to HMAS Platypus.
1986_05_30_RAN HMAS_GardenIs_HMAS_Platypus.pdf

1988.10.00: Whalers 872 and 1107 report by Senior Technical Instructor Shipwright from HMAS Nirimba.
Forwarded by H.E. Campey, Commander RANEM Museum Director, 21 August  1991.
1986_10_00_HMAS_Nirimba.pdf

Page 1
1. Whaler 1107 would be the bigger repair job of the two, and perhaps beyond unskilled workers and probably would extend to two years work t
o repair it, only using spare time.

Whaler 1107 would need a new backbone (Keel ft Stern post) and at least 30 timbers need to be renewed fell length.
Garboard strake end at least eight full  length planks to be renewed on Starboard side, while on the Port side, at least seven planks full length to be renewed.
So there would not be much left as a foundation to encourage general repairs.
Actually on looking at the construction I believe the boat has| been made by outside contract.
It does not follow the Garden Island type of construction.
It would need a set crew of workers to be on the job full time for 4 months to achieve success.
As I do not recommend repairs to 1107 under your set-up at Penguin, I have not listed the other defects beyond what has been mentioned.

2. Whaler 872 , would be a better proposition.
Gunwhales .capping, timbers backbone all can be saved.
Planks can be repaired one by one without a major destruction in.pulling out defeats to gain a foundation to commence the repair.
I suggest the removal and re-seating of the trunking in order to be well assured of water tightness.
We are talking of a vessel of 42 years old a»nd no doubt out of use for many years.

On completion of| repairs, all fastenings in original planking to be rehardened.
Don't forget, rare tools such as rove punches, rove sets, dollies, rebate plane land knifes, steam box, copper nails, roves etc have to be considered.

All paint to be burnt off, internal & external.
Stem & stern post ceo be saved.
Stem & Stern post scarphs to keel to be re-tightened.
Drop Keel trunking to be removed for; (a) to be reseated., (b) to get at Garboard strake at hog for proper hardening of fastenings.
Keel & hog should be okay.., nil replacement.
On completion of repairs it would be best to caulk with a couple of threads of cotton all plank ends edge at rabbit line.
Broken thwarts to be renewed
Repair stretchers if  available or replace
New bottom boards to be constructed
All  timbers (ribs) appear to be good....nil repairs.
As all the timber work (side benches, capping etc) has been painted, it would be best to repaint on completion.
To bring back to raw timber (general in whalers) would mean total replacement and an enormous job.
Unnecessary for appearance only.

Page 2.

872
Port side ...


Garboard Strake..save both ends...3 metre in centre repair
No.1 plank.....Okay Fwd.. replace aft to the scarph
No.2  "    .... Replace
No.4   "     .... Replace about half
No.5  ''   .... Replace about 2/3
No.6 "    ...   Renew from scarph to fwd for about 1 metre
No.7   "     ...   Renew 2 metres midship
No.8   "    ...   Renew 2 metres aft to scarph
Planks above.... should not have any trouble in saving

Starboard side....

Garboard Strake......could be saved
No.l Plank..... Could be saved
No.2 ''      ... Renew
No.3   ''   ....   3 metre repair
No.4   "   ....  4 metre repair
No.5   '' ....... 3 metre repair
No.6    ''  ... Okay
No.7    .... Renew

Planks above. .should not have any trouble in saving

Rubber to be renewed in section

Reminder...         Removal of fastenings from plank to be repaired, should be tackled carefully, otherwise plank above and below could suffer.
If removed carefully, planks can be used as a.tenplate for new.


1986_10_00_HMAS_Nirimba.pdf

1991.08.21: H.E. Campey, Commander HMAS Albatross, to Vera Hatton [LDHC]
1991_08_21_HMAS_Albatross_Hatton_V.pdf

THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM


NAM 34/1/4
21 August  1991

Mrs. Vera Hatton
8 Watt Street
Huskisson NSW 2548

Dear Vera,

As discussed during our recent conversation please find enclosed a copy of the report, concerning two Montague whalers;

The report was compiled by the Senior Technical Instructor Shipwright from HMAS NIRIMBA in late 1988.
Essentially, whaler 107 is almost beyond repair.
Whaler 872 requires extensive (and costly) repair and is likely to be in. a similar state by now to 1107.
The repair to 872 would need to be professionally super­vised arid would be very expensive but 1107 could possibly be 'spares' for 872.

Should you wish to 'acquire' these whalers on behalf of the Lady Denman Heritage Complex,  may Isuggest you write to;

CMDR C.F. George RAN.
Commanding Officer
HMAS Penguin
Naval Post Office
         Balmoral NSW 2091.      

I have spoken to CMDR George and he is expecting your letter.
Between you and CMDR George, you should be able to make the ap­propriate survey, acquisition and transportation arrangements.
Good luck!

Yours sincerely,
'Spike' Campey

H.E. Campey
Commander RANEM Museum Director

Royal Australian Naval Air Station HMAS "Albatross". Nowra. Australia.
Correspondence to: Naval Post Office Box Box A15 Nowra. NSW 2540.
Phone: (044) 21-1920   .   Fax (044) 21-1999

1991_08_21_HMAS_Albatross_Hatton_V.pdf

1991.09.02: V. Hatton (LDHC) to Commander C.F George, HMAS Penguin.
1991_09_02_Hatton_V_HMAS_Penguin_pdf

Lady Denman Heritage Complex Inc.
1 Dent Street, Huskisson NSW 2540
PO Box 634, Nowra - Phone (044) 415675 - Fax: (044) 221180
Commander C.F George RAN
Commanding Officer
HMAS Penguin
Naval P.O
Balmoral. NSW 2091
8 Watt St.,
Huskisson. 2540
2/9/91
Dear Commander George,
 
I received a letter 28/8/91 from G.E Company Commander RAN Museum Director of Naval Aviation Muiseum at Albatross enclosing a report concerning two monague whalers.

The Lady Denman heritage Complex at Huskisson is very interested in restoring at least one of these whalers under the supervision of Mr Alf Settree our honorary shipwright.
Alf is 4th generation boat builder; now retired & built 30 ships at Huskisson from 1932-1979.

I showed the report compiled by the senior technical ship wright from Nirinda, its Alf & he is keen for us to see the condition for ourselves & make whatever arrangements are necessary.

I am suggesting Tuesday 17th September 1991, anytime after 11.00 as we have three hours to travel to Sydney.
The party would consist of Alf Settree shipwright, myself Vera Hatton, Mr Gavin Hughes, museum designer and Keith Moore, treasurer.

We would need to know if this date & time would be suitable, where we would need to go to see the whalers & what condition would be attached if we were able tp go ahead and restore them.

Many thanks,
Yours faithfully,
(Mrs) Vera Hatton
(044) 415105

1991.09.17: Restoration of Whaler - Delapidated (sic) Condition.
Photographs by Keith Moore.

 
Vera Hatton with Whaler at Balmoral.
1991_09_17_Hatton_V_HMAS_Penguin.jpg






Warrant Officer Dixie Foord & Vera Hatton with whaler at HMAS
Penquin (sic) Naval Station, Balmoral,17 17/9/1991.
1991_09_17_WO_Foord_Hatton_V_HMAS_Penguin.jpg


Right: Alf Settre with Whaler at Balmoral.
1991_09_17_Settree_A_HMAS_Penguin.jpg


1991.09.19: John Hatton MP [LDHC] to Commander C F George, HMAS Penguin, Balmoral.
1991_09_19_Hatton_J_HMAS_Penguin.pdf
 
19 September 1991

Commander C F George,
RAN Commanding Officer HMAS Penguin
Naval
PO BALMORAL NSW 2091

Dear Commander George

My wife Vera has just returned from having inspected the two montague whale boats at.HMAS Penguin.
She was accompanied by Mr Alf Settree, retired Shipwright and Keith Moore, Treasurer of the Lady Denman Heritage Complex.


They were delighted to see the whale boats were not in as bad a condition as they had expected and we would like the two whalers at the Lady Denman Complex to be fully restored and displayed.

These are exactly the same whalers as were used at Jervis Bay Naval College for training young officers. We have a photograph taken 15 June 1920, when the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII visited the college at Jervis Bay. He is landing on the wharf and the two whale boats are on the davit on the wharf.

We understand you would be able to organise the loading of the two boats on to a truck at HMAS Penguin and would also be able to organise delivery to the Lady Denman site.

We will have organised at the Lady Denman Complex lifting appliances and personnel to assist on the date to be arranged.

As usual, the Navy's attention to detail and hospitality was "spot on". Many thanks on behalf of my wife and the other delegates from the Lady Denman Heritage Complex on the occasion of their visit to HMAS Penguin.

Yours sincerely
John Hatton MP
President Lady Denman Heritage Complex

1991_09_19_Hatton_J_HMAS_Penguin.pdf

1991.10.23: Delivery of Whaleboats 872 and 1107 to LDMM.
Photographs: Unaccredited.
1991_09_19_Delivery_LDMM_1.jpg


1991_09_19_Delivery_LDMM_3.jpg

1991_09_19_Delivery_LDMM_4.jpg

1991_09_19_Delivery_LDMM_5.jpg

1993.05.10: V. Hatton (LDHC) to Commander C.F George, HMAS Penguin.
1993_05_10_Hatton_V_HMAS_Penguin_pdf

Lady Denman Heritage Complex Inc.

1 Dent Street, Huskisson NSW 2540
PO Box 634, Nowra - Phone (044) 415675 - Fax: (044) 221180

Commander C.F George, RAN
Commanding Officer
HMAS Penguin
Naval P.O
Balmoral. NSW 2091
8 Watt St.,
Huskisson. 2540
10/5/93
Commander C.F George RAN
Commanding Officer
HMAS Penguin
Naval P.O
Balmoral NSW 2091


One of the two whalers you denoted to the Lady Denman Heritage complex is in the process of beign restored by the pupils of Vincentia School under the guidance of alf Settree, an experienced & retired boat builder.

This project is causing great community interest and it is wonderful to see something is finally happening with the whalers.
It will be under shelter shortly for the period of restoration & is mounted on a keelhold & work has commenced.

One of the whalers when we received it was stripped of all the brasswork & the complete rudder is missing.
Where these items removed & stored at the base?
If so, if it is possible to get any of the brasswork & the rudder?

If you don’t have these do you have any idea where we could obtain suitable brass work?
Could you also give us the date the whalers were built & where, & any history of where they were used?
The number W407 is carved into the woodwork near the rudder post.

This restoration has fired the community with excitement.

Yours faithfully,
(Mrs) Vera Hatton
Hon. Curator

1993_05_10_Hatton_V_HMAS_Penguin_pdf

1993.05.21: N. Harding (Principal, Vincentia PS), R. Williams and V. Hatton (LDMM) to Captain  B. Adams, HMAS Creswell.
1993_05_21_Vincentia_PS_HMAS_Creswell.pdf

1993.05.21: 21st May, 1993
The Commanding Officer,
Captain  B. Adams,
R.A.N.   Naval College,
H.M.A.S.  Creswell,
Jervis Bay
Vincentia Public School
Wool Road
Vincentia N.S.W. 2540
Ph: (044) 417 188
(044) 417 180
Fax: (044) 415 192
Dear Sir,
Further to our conversation of 20th instant, I would like to confirm the desire of assistance from the R.A.N, in particular your command H.M.A.S. Creswell, in the endeavour of pupils of Vincentia Public School to fully restore a former R.A.N. 27ft. Montague Whaler.


This whaleboat  was formerly stationed at  H.M.A.S. Penguin  in Sydney and was offered to the Lady Denman Maritime Museum at Huskisson.
As a joint community project the pupils of Vincentia Public School now have the boat in their school grounds and are the active restorers under the guidance and instruction of the last of the timber boat builders in the Jervis Bay area Mr Alfred Settree who was apprenticed in his fathers (sic) Huskisson shipyard in 1930 as a shipwright.


We have at  this point in time, through the generiosity (sic) of local business organisations managed to crane and transport the boat to the school grounds, obtain timber from a local mill  to support it off the ground on Keel blocks and to adequately protect it from the elements in the form of a shed, and we have been assured any timber required for items such as ribs or planks etc will  be forthcoming, so as  you can readily see we are well advanced with this inovative (sic)and educational project.
We are in possession of the original plans and specifications and Mrs  Vera Hatton, Curator of the Museum is researching the boats (sic) history.


We have very quickly and efficiently reached  the point where actual restoration of the boat  is upon us and we are almost  totally lacking in the  necessary  tools  and  equipment to continue on with the project, our appeal to you is one of urgent assistance on behalf of the children of Vincentia Public School for that equipment.
I list  the following items for your consideration.


5 x triangular shaped shavelhooks (paint scrapers) [image attached]
1 x pkt Brass screws 10g x 45mm
1 x pkt Brass screws 10g x 50mm
1  x pkt Brass screws 10g x 60mm
4 litres Primer/Undercoat- Acrylic
4 litres White Acrylic finish coat
4 litres Battleship Grey Acrylic finish coat
4 x 2" Paintbrushes
4 x 3" Paintbrushes
lkg - 1 1/2'' copper nails(gauge to suit)
lkg - 1 - 3/4 ". Copper, nails (gauge  to suit)
lkg -  2" Copper, nails (gauge  to suit)

The Royal Australian Navy has a long and proud historical connection with Jervis Bmyf  H.M.A.S.  Creswell  in particular,   the Lady Denman Maritime Museum has in its possession a photograph which was taken on 15th June, 1920, when  the Prince of Wales, Edward Vlll visited the college known then as H.M.A.S. Franklin.
He is shown landing on the wharf and two whaleboats of exactly the same type are pictured swinging on davits on the wharf.

The ultimate aim of the school and the Museum is to place this Whaler in its restored condition back on permanent public display at  the Museum at Huskisson, with a suitably inscribed brass plague giving credit  to the childrens (sic) efforts and an enlarged version of that historical photo suspended above the boat.
We sincerely trust you will  give favourable consideration to our urgent appeal for your help in bringing this project to fruition and and thus publicly maintaining the R.A.N.'s hertiage connected with Jervis Bay.

Yours faithfully,
Rex Williams
Committeeman  Lady Denman Museum (Co-ordinator of Project)
Mrs Narelle Harding Principal
Vincentia  Public School
Mrs Vera Hatton
Curator Lady Denman Museum

1993_05_21_Vincentia_PS_HMAS_Creswell.pdf
1993.12.23: Ex-RAN Whaler being restored for Lady Denman Museum by the pupils of Vincentia Public School.
Photographs by Vera Hatton.

D. Gorrell, John Hatton and Alf Settree.
1993_12_23_Settree_Hatton_Gorrel_VPS_2.jpg

Alf Settree, shipwright.
Alf  John Hatton, Alf Settree and D. Gorrell.
1993_12_23_Settree_Hatton_Gorrel_VPS.jpg

John Hatton and Alf Settree.

1993_12_23_Settree_Hatton_VPS.jpg

1994.03.22: Restored Whaleboat on site at the LDMM.
Photographs by Vera Hatton.

1994.03.22_LDMM_Hatton_V_1.jpg

1994.03.22_LDMM_Hatton_V_2.jpg

1994.04.22: VPS invitation to Mrs. Vera Hatton for the official presentation of restored whaleboat to the Lady Denman Museum.
1994_04_22_VPS_Hatton_Presentation.pdf

OFFICIAL PRESENTATION RESTORED WHALE BOAT

To Mrs Vera Hatton,

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND OUR OFFICIAL PRESENTATION TO THE LADY DENMAN MUSEUM

We would like to recognise all the community groups and people who have
 joined together to complete a very worthwhile community project
..

When: Friday 22nd April 1994
Where: Vincentia P.S. Hall
Time: 10.30 am morning tea
11.05am Official Presentation
11.20am School Assembly

R.S.V.P. Monday 18.4.94

1994_04_22_VPS_Hatton_Presentation.pdf
1994_04_22_VPS_Hatton_Presentation_b.pdf

1994.04.22: Certificate of Appreciation to Lady Denman Museum from VPS.
1994_04_22_VPS_LDM_Appreciation.pdf

In Appreciation
This certificate is awarded to
Lady Denman Museum
 from
VINCENTIA PUBLIC SCHOOL
For: Contributing to Whale Boat Restoration
Principal:  MRS N HARDING
22nd    April, 1994

[The document includes four handwritten names or autographs.]

1994_04_22_VPS_LDM_Appreciation.pdf

 1994.05.00: Rohan Westmore : The History of the Lady Denman Complex • The RAN Montague Whaler
[Jervis Bay Magazine, May] 1994, unpaginated.
1994_05_00_Westmore_MW_Resto_JB.pdf

This is one of  two whalers donated to the] Lady Den­man Heritage in 1992 (in need of complete restoration) by Com­mander George, Commanding Officer of HMAS Penguin, based at Balmoral built in Fremantle in 1945 constructed for use in the Navy's Training of Midshipmen, an essential part of their basic training in seamanship.
The Whaler is 27ft in length and has a beam of 6ft 4 inches and is fitted with a mast sail and an adjustable centre board, to allow sailing in shallow waters and for fine tuning of sailing.

Restoration Project
A proposal by Rex Williams (members LDHC Com­mittee) to Mrs Narelle Harding, Principal of Vincentia Public School to allow Students a the school to restore the Whaler, under the supervision of Alf Settree, our resident boat builder, Rex Williams and school co-ordinator Alan Baiton, resulted in the proposal being agreed to. Arrangements were made to have John Taylor with his crane to lift the Whaler onto John Gough's truck and transport it from LDHC to Vincentia Public School in April 1993.
The transfer of the whaler was videoed by TV Journalist Steve Barnes.
Armed with scrapers and screwdrivers etc. supplied by the Navy's HMAS Creswell, the students undertook the laborious task of cleaning out the bottom of the boat of leaves, sand
debris, the scraping off of many layers of old weather hardened paint, repairs to the planking, copper rivet­ing of new planking, and finally sandpapering the entire boat in preparation for undercoating and at least two finishing coats of marine gloss enamel.
As no brass fittings came with the Whaler it became necessary to locate them.
However, these fittings became available when another whaler, (this time from Albatross Aviation Museum) was offered to Alf Settree, and when delivered to the school complete with all brass fittings required to complete the restoration.

A period of two years had been allowed for the Restoration to be completed, however due to the enthusiasm, dedication and combined efforts of all those involved and not forget­ting Alf Settree, Alan Baiton and Rex Williams' inspiration to the students, the restoration of the Whaler was completed in less than 12 months.
The School Co-ordinator of the project Alan Baiton said that the whole effort has been a great team effort and a rewarding experience to all the students taking part.

Montague Whaler restored
Rex Williams advised the LDHC Committee that the Whalers restoration was completed on Friday 22 February 1994.
The Whaler was picked up from the school on 6 March 1994 with the assistance of John Gough and John Taylor ind returned to LDHC.
A handing over ceremony at the school was to be organised at a date to be advised.

The Handing Over Ceremony
The Ceremony was organised by Mrs Narelle Harding, Principal of Vincentia Public School and was held on Friday 22 April 1994 at the school.

The Official Party
The following people and students were in­volved in the restoration of the Montague Whaler now on display at the LDHC.
Alf Settree supervising boat builder, Rex Williams, Alan Baiton School Coordinator, Comdr John Brown HMAS Creswell, John and Vera Hatton, Narelle Harding Principal and students Jennifer Stallard, Anthony Adams, Scott Harland, Iain Alexander, Caria Mead, Daniel Lack, Kristy Hunt and Joseph Mayer.
There were more children from year 4-6 also involved in this project.
Special guests included Comdr John Brown representing Captain Brian Adams Commanding Officer of HMAS Creswell.


A Special thank you to
John Gough (Jervis Bay Welding) for supplying truck to transport the Whaler, John Taylor (Taylors Cranes) for lifting the boat on and off the truck both ends, HMAS Creswell Commanding Officer Captain Brian Adams for supplying materials used for the boats restoration, including tools, paint and copper nails etc. Ste­ve Barnes TV Journalist for videoing the transfer of the Whaler to the School, the restoration project and return of the restored Whaler to the LDHC.
The brass plaque donated by Graham Longworth of Shoalhaven Industrial Engraving.
The plaque was presented to the Heritage Committee President John Hatton MP, and Vera Hatton Museum Curator.

The Plaque has been attached to the Whaler, which is now on permament display at the Museum, and everyone visiting the museum admires the quality of the restoration and the dedication of the students of Vincentia Public School.

Contributed by Rohan Westmore
[Photographs unaccredited]

1994_05_00_Westmore_MW_Resto_JB.pdf

1994.09.17: Vera Hatton: LDMM Catalogue Entry
1994_09_17_LDMM_Cat_Hatton_V.pdf

1994 LDMM EXHIBIT INFORMATION FORM


Accession Number: 94.5.3  then 94.16 (09/07 J.D.)

1.    NAME OF EXHIBIT: Two [added] 27ft Montague Whaler
2.    DESCRIPTION: Wooden planked, brass and iron fittings, 5 seats, 3 spas (sic) & masts, 2 sails.
3.    CONDITION: reasonably sound- paint work poor, timber deteriorated in places.
4.    MARKS/NUMBERS etc:   27' 827 [vertical arrow] GI 1945
5.     DIMENSIONS:    27' x
6.     MANUFACTURED BY: Navy shipwrights
DATE:  1945 ?                                                       COUNTRY: Australia
OTHER INFORMATION (Previous owners, history, when used, etc.)
Previous owners HMAS Penguin, Naval Station, Balmoral.
8.    ACQUIRED BY:   DONATION / GIFT / PURCHASE   DATE:  17/9/91   VALUE:    
9.    NAME AND ADDRESS OF DONOR/LENDER:
Commander C F George,
Commanding Officer, HMAS Penguin, Naval Station, Balmoral.
10.    REFERENCES (Books, etc):  
Received by: V. Hatton
Recorded by: Date:,
Acknowledged by: V. Hatton
Date: 17/9/94
Accessioned:
Numbered: 9453
Main card:
Subject card(s):
Donor/Lender card:
Location card:
Withdrawn:
Date:
Reason:

1994_09_17_LDMM_Cat_Hatton_V.pdf

1998.10.28: Whaleboat on site at the LDMM.
Photographs by Noel Douglas.


1998_10_28_LDMM_Douglas_N_1

Right:
1998_10_28_LDMM
_Douglas_N_2

1998_10_28_LDMM_Douglas_N_3

1998_10_28_LDMM_Douglas_N_4


2005.11.23 Whaleboat feedback from Ken Barnes, HMAS Queenborough, 1968.
2005_11_23_LDMM_CMC_Barnes_Queenborough.pdf

Note from Robyn

Date: 23/11/05
To: Graham [Hinton]
Subject: Whaleboat (outside museum)
94.10.6 = 94.40 which was destroyed in 2001 bushfire
HMAS Penguin, Balmoral listed as doner

Ken Barnes (museum visitor) said the whale boat was from the HMAS Queensborough - he was on it 1968 & used whaleboat - not sure when it was "paid-off" - circa early 1970's.
It is the Queenborough crest on the boat.

- previously other visitors have recalled this specific boat (recognisable scars) in use by their family on the Port Hacking River - - - I think prior to 1970.

- I suspect the Queenborough crest does not belong with the boat.
Hope we have a file on it!

[Business Card attached, graphic with caption Im (sic) going fishing:]

Ken (Barney) Barnes
Retired Sailor
"Waterview"
Tobacco Road Inglewood Queensland 4387

Tele 0746524133
Mob: 0427430871

E-Mail.... mb-766@yahoo.com.au

2005_11_23_LDMM_CMC_Barnes_Queenborough.pdf

2015.06.03 Ken Jones, South Australian Maritime Museum, to Graham Hinton, LDMM.
2015_06_03_SAMM_LDMM
 
Graham Hinton

From: Kevin Jones [KJones@History.sa.gov.au]
Sent:Tuesday, 3 June 2014 10:01 AM
To: Graham Hinton; Graham Hinton (hintons@ozemail.com.au)
Subject:   Montague whaler Attachments: "AVG certification".txt

 

Hi Graham
I understand that you have a Montague whaler.
I have one and I have an opportunity to have some repair and restoration work done to it.
There is a tight deadline to the work because it is being done in preparation for a film on Gallipoli. Out boat will land troops to invade a beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Would you be able to help me with some photographs of your boat or some plans of it? We need to replicate the floors inside the vessel. Ideally I would like:
- Plans of the boat
- Photographs of the floors inside the boat
- Photographs of the underneath of the floor removed from the boat

- Lots of internal photographs to explain the purpose of some metal fittings we have under the seats

- Photographs and measurements of oars to enable us to replicate them.I know I am asking for a lot but would be very grateful for whatever you can provide.

Regards,
Kevin

South Australian Maritime Museum
Kevin Jones  Director  

26 Lipson Street        
Port Adelaide SA 5015                                                              

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Unaccredited handwritten annotation:
Graham assisted Museum with their enquiry, and on the retun of the pland to us, they enclosed this DVD (sic).


2015_06_03_SAMM_LDMM

2015.06.03 Montagu Whaler Plans from Ken Jones, South Australian Maritime Museum.

2015_06_03_SAMM_Plans

 


home catalogue history references appendix

Geoff Cater (2015) : Montagu Whaler : LDMM Restoration, 1986-1994.
http://www.surfresearch.com.au/JBMM_MW.html