HMAS #28: PIRIE Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Smittengranny: This series has come to the end of its life. With pine plantations being cleared and new suburbs encroaching on the area, it needs to be archived. Thanks to all who helped with the CITO this morning and to all who have supported the series. Special thanks to Cankid for the research and original placement of the series.

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Hidden : 6/14/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Information about this Series

The HMAS cache series has been created by Cankid and Delta Response Team to celebrate the 2013 fleet review and this is 28 of 101 caches. The series features 53 ships, 11 bases, 20 knighted seamen, 5 engagements and 1 cache about the RAN. There are also 9 puzzles for each section of the series, with one final cache. There is also one extra for the enthusiasts out there. The series can be done in a day and is best done in order. The best mode of transport in doing this series is bike.

The Location

The series is located just off Coppins Crossing road and continues through an area quite close to the arboretum. Park at the parking coordinates as provided in the first cache and continue from there. Please show caution and do not obscure the gate. This series will take almost all day so plan ahead, take water and snacks for the trip. As said previously, it is best done by bike. Most of the caches are on fire trails but there are some where you will have to go off track to find them.

This cache



HMAS Pirie joined the Royal Australian Navy's operational Fleet following a traditional commissioning ceremony in the city of Port Pirie in July 2006. HMAS Pirie was commissioned by Mrs Margaret Humphry of Verdun, SA. Mrs Humphry is the daughter of the late LEUT J W. Ellershaw, RANR who was a member of the commissioning ship's company of the first Pirie, a Bathurst Class Minesweeper in RAN service from 1942 to 1946.

LEUT Ellershaw, the ship's Gunnery Officer, was killed in action when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft near Oro Bay, New Guinea in April 1943.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Barry Wakelin, MP, representing the Minister for Defence, the Chief of Navy VADM Russ Shalders AO, CSC, RAN, and the Deputy Maritime Commander, CDRE Ray Griggs.

"I am delighted to welcome HMAS Pirie into the Australian fleet. The ship harnesses cutting edge technology, improved habitability and provides the Navy with a very capable ship to undertake surveillance and response tasks," CDRE Griggs said.

The ship's Commissioning Order was read by its Commanding Officer, LCDR Kimbal Dunsmore.

"The Armidale Class vessels substantially improve the Royal Australian Navy's capability to intercept and apprehend vessels suspected of illegal fishing and quarantine, customs or immigration offences. I am confident Pirie will serve Australia with distinction for many years to come," LCDR Dunsmore said.

HMAS Pirie is the fifth state-of-the art Armidale Class Patrol Boat built in Australia.

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