Ex HMAS Sydney

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Ex HMAS Sydney

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I can confirm that the Ex HMAS Sydney is alongside at Henderson in WA, ready to be 'Recycled', after plans to sink her as a dive-wreck fell through. :(
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Is this the shape of things to come ship breaking. The last vessels broken up in the west was 2 of the O boats back in the early to mid nineties.
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She had a comparatively long career Glen for a Frigate.
As for the actual Recycling at Henderson in WA, at least it is work that will keep people employed here, and let's face it, 'Beggars can't be Choosers' :lol1:

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With the completion of the Anzac Frigate upgrades and no new work on the horizon for some time to come I'm sure the workers will be grateful for the work.

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will be interesting the fate awaits the remaining FFG's with Darwin gone by years end after Hobart commissions or there about's.
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