Preparations are underway to scuttle the ex HMAS Canberra on Sunday, 4 October 2009.

Posted October 1st, 2009 by admin

The weather forecast indicates weather conditions suitable for the sinking this coming weekend. Birdon has begun planning for the scuttling to go ahead on Sunday.

It is expected the vessel will be towed from the Geelong Grain Wharf on Saturday, 3 October 2009 to the sinking site, and be scuttled at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, 4 October 2009. (Note: daylight savings time starts this Sunday.)

Should there be a change to the current forecast of suitable weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Friday when the final decision is made.

More details are available on the ex HMAS Canberra web site at www.hmascanberra.com.au

Thank you,
Victorian Artificial Reef Society Inc (VARS).

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