RAN Commissions 14th Armidale Class Patrol Boat

(February 22, 2008) -- In a poignant ceremony, HMAS Glenelg, the fourteenth and final Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB), was welcomed into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Fleet in a time-honoured ceremony, alongside Dock One at Port Adelaide today.

The historic event was attended by the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral K.J Scarce, AO, CSC, RANR; the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral R.E Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN; the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Nigel Coates, AM, RAN; and dignitaries from the ship's affiliated town of Glenelg, South Australia.

Mrs Dianne Millington, the Naming Lady of Glenelg and daughter of Arthur Brierley, a former crew member of Glenelg 1, was the guest of honour for the commissioning ceremony. As the ceremony unfolded, Glenelg's commissioning order was read, and the Australian White Ensign and the ship's commissioning pennant were hoisted for the first time.

"The commissioning of HMAS Glenelg is a proud day for the RAN," said Rear Admiral Nigel Coates.

"The addition of Glenelg signals the maturity of the ACPB fleet, with the purpose-built class representing a quantum leap in technology, which will better help the RAN to protect Australia's maritime interests."

Source : DoD Australia

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