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Name	Rank/Navy	Submarines	Contact	Comments	Mugshot
Palmer, Nicholas aka Pedlar Lisa 19 August 1961	LMEM(M) RN	HMS Odin HMS Oracle HMS Otter	31 The Willows, Newington Nr Sittingbourne Kent Email	To all the old P & O submariners who read this I hope you and your families are all well.
Parsons, Don aka Titch Kathryn 3 June 1947	CPORSSM RAN	HMS Sealion, HMAS Oxley, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow, HMAS Otama	25 Crown Point Ridge, Chirnside Park, Victoria 3116 Email	Served 17 and a half years in boats, now feeding the hungry hoards in Victoria.
Parsons, Terry aka Titch 9 December 1959	LSMTP3SM RAN	HMAS Onlsow HMAS Orion	120 Hanbury Street Mayfield NSW 2304 Email	Life was really great on boats. Someone said to me that I talk as though I was on them yesterday even though that was 18 years ago this year.
Parrett, Jeremy aka Polly Jane 19 May 1945	POUC1 RN	HMS Token HMS Tiptoe HMS Otus HMS Odin HMS Cachalot	Sth Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, Florida.USA Email Website	Retired from boats in 1976 and emigrated to Canada. Took Odin out to Australia in 1972. My time at Platypus with Odin was the best. Now sailing the Bahamas on our Corbin 39 and travelling the USA in our 2000 Beaver Marquis Amethyst motorcoach. Hoping some of my mates will get in touch.
Parkin, Anthony aka Tony Wendy 20 December 1944	CMDR SMNSM† RN RAN	HMS Talent, HMS Amphion, HMS Oberon, HMS Andrew, HMS Alcide, HMAS Otway, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow	8,Urunga St., Balgowlah North NSW 2093 Email
Passmore, Peter aka Pig Pen Partner Ruth 1952 - 2008	POMTPSM RAN	HMS Odin HMAS Orion, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow,		Loved every minute - Slow Submarines, Fast Women & Good Mates
Passey, Lee Partner, Angele 04 November 1973	LSCISSM RAN	HMAS Orion HMAS Waller HMAS Sheean	Montreal, Canada Email	It was an experience I'd never change enjoyed every minute of it. although now I've changed uniform from navy to the Canadian army for a little more excitement. if anyone I've served with comes over to Canada look me up and I'll hook you up a place to stay.
Patch, Bruce aka Bruce Pat 6 September 1944	POMEDSM RAN	HMS Tiptoe HMS Sealion HMAS Ovens	Wynnum, Qld Email	A great adventure in life with many frendships that have stood the test of time. The time in the UK at Faslane, having two lovely girls born in Scotland, and the life experience in northern waters are great memories - Given a choice I\'d do it all again.
Payseno, Gary aka Gazza Chantal 6 March 1953	WOUWSM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	NSW Email
Pearse, Richard aka Jumbo Pat 08 July1932	WOUWSM RN, RAN	Too many to remember	26 Gladstone St Mudgee 2850 NSW Email	More time spent underwater than a three badge goldfish with the best of people. Would do it all again but enjoying the retired life of ease
Peck, Lindsay Partner Lyn 09 Aril 1950	CPOETSSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow	8 Brechin Court Mooloolah Valley Qld 4553 Email	Very much enjoyed my 10 years in boats, even the 3 years as a shiney arse in DSMR in Canberra.
Pegler, Jeff aka Pegs or Stew Partner Carolyn 15 March 1967	LSSTDSM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Otway	Townsville, Queensland Email	Too short but can still rack out standing up
Pelka,Werner Tracy 05 April 1958	CPOUCSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow	Victoria Email
Pennicuik, Gregory aka Penni Partner Diana 26 February 1946	CPOUCSM RAN	HMS Opportune HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	5/92 Boes Road Tyabb, Victoria 3913 Email	No matter how separated we may become once we leave "BOATS", the bond of having served in them will never leave us. Whenever we meet up the years just seem to drop away and we can enjoy and share that very special part of our lives that only a Submariner understands. The best sixteen years of my life in my twenty years served.
Perry, David aka Dave 12 March 1964	LEUT SU CPOSNSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Onslow	101/87-91 Catherdral St, Woolloomooloo, NSW, 2010 Email	Ex CPOSNSM now changed over to the dark side. Always enjoyed my time in the Squadron.
Petherick, David aka Pee Wee Christine 23 November 1946	LEMP RAN	HMS Tiptoe HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	45 Enfield Cr Caloundra QLD 4551 Email	Best years of my life. I couldn't have served with a better bunch of blokes and I think the best times we had were in Scotland. I brought home a souvenir back in 1969 and she still lives with me today. Our two daughters Karen and Dianne still live in UK. I drive for a living. I still keep my hand in as I've got the Naval Cadets at TS Onlsow in Caloundra.
Peters, Rodney aka Rod Patricia 05 July 1947	POUCSM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Orion	29 Young Street Holbrook NSW 2644 0260362691 Email	Pat and I live in Holbrook NSW if any one is passing through call in and see us.
Pender, Andy aka Jock Partner Angie 26 August 1957	LMEM(M)	HMS Rorqual HMS Odin HMS Opossum HMS Olympus HMS Otter HMS Scepter	GOSPORT HANTS UK	Hi to all that knew mw. I miss the life on the old P&O boats.
Phillips, Bert aka Skip Partner Janette January 1935	CPO UC1 RN	HMS Tradewind HMS Solent HMS Springer HMS Alcide HMS Alliance HMS Amphion HMS Tanin HMS Grampus HMS Dreadnought HMS Walrus HMS Odin HMS Aeneas HMS Oberon	28 Lyla Drive Lawrenctown N.S.B2Z 1L4 CANADA Email	Great site, wish more would visit.
Piesse, Geoff Robyn 13 September 1948	Lieutenant SDEN MESM RAN	HMS Onyx HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	118 Boronia Street Sawtell NSW 2452 Email	You really don't appreciate the quality of the friends you made back in those days. But I now realise how lucky we were and it is great to keep in touch with many friends from those years.
Pilbeam, Andy Partner Jennette 20 June 1961	ABMTHSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway	Western Australai Email	Boats were the best move I ever made, good mates and good times, sorry I got out now. Has anyboby seen Eric Doig or TJ Carter, how about an email anyone out there. In memory of Johnny Kupsch and Brodrick two great buddys who went before there time. All the best Andy.
Pike, Shane aka Pikey Kylie 16 November 1971	ABMTPSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion	Western Australia Email	Had a great time in boats. Met some great (and not so great) blokes. Had some top runs ashore, Japan probably being one of my highlights. Now working at the WA Maritime Museum (where Ovens is open to the public). Drop in and say g'day, ya mite catch up with some other ex boats crew."
Porzuczek, Graeme John aka The Pig/piggy Partner Kaylyn 5 November 1946	LMWSMM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Oven HMAS Onslow	Queensland Email	Still alive and kicking.
Price, Peter Raylene 27 March 1956	POMTP3SM	HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion HMAS Otama	Edmonton, Cairns Queensland Email	One of the best parts of my life, a lot of good mates and a ton of fun.
Prigmore, Stuart aka Priggy Jean 3 April 1939	LSUC RN	HMS Thermopylae HMS Sealion HMS Excalibur HMS Taciturn	1065 David Low Way Marcoola Beach Qld 4564 Email	Now retired after 31 yrs as an electrical linesman.
Prew, Phil aka Percy Prew Irene 11 November 1933	Stoker Mech RN	HMS Sentinel HMS Artemis HMS Sanguine HMS Scotsman Forth spare crew	33 Lewis Road , Sutton. Surrey U.K sm1 4eq Originally from Nottingham Email	Never got to OZ was due to go after my second commish in Malta with the 1st Squadron but finished up in Bhigi Hospt and out to Civvie street. The worst thing that could happen to a Submariner if everyone had a few years in Boats the world would be a better place to live, If anyone recognises my Tally give us a shout. Cheers.
Prodger, Ian aka Mother Claudette 31 March 1955	WOMTP*SM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Otway, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion	Northern Territory Email	The greatest time of my life, only wished I could do it all again. I think my Liver has a different feeling about that though. Nothing could ever beat the feeling of becoming the Chief Stoker of a Boat. Too many memories to recall so I try to only remember the good times. Thanks to all my Buddies in Boats and remember it will always be 'Diesel Boats Forever'..
Protheroe, Glen aka Dot Partner, Deepika 05 July 1966	POMTSM RAN	HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion	NSW Email	To this day I still ponder on my time in boats. Such an amazing collection of humanity to work and live with, freaks, weirdos, nutjobs, pissheads, eccentrics and party animals and all utterly professional. I am proud to be associated and counted as one of these. Whenever I have periods of self doubt I always reflect on the fact that I was one of the less than 10% that completed training and got my Dolphins - The thought always seems to perk me up! Currently working in the DMO as a System Engineer in the MCDSPO. DBF - Arrrgh!!!!!
Pullinger, Michael aka Mick Dawn 30May 1951	LSEMCSM RAN	HMAS Otway, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow	20 Covent Gardens Stirling WA 6021 Email Website	I did my part 3 on Otway in late 71 and did the first ever trip to Dunedin NZ in 72. Had wonderful memories but also some sad ones. I left subs and the Navy in 77. Joined the AFP but now retired. I now do entertaining, known as the Wedding Singer here in Perth. My one and only roadie & groupie is my wonderful partner Dawn.
Quinn, John aka JQ Liz	CMDR WE SM RAN	HMAS Onslow, HMAS Oxley, HMAS Otway	Brisbane, QLD Email	Mates proven under pressure are mates forever. Oberon Trials Officer Collins Trials Manager Executive Director RAN SUBSAFE Program
Raines, Robert aka Deeps Linda 23 July 1955	ABETPSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	31 Northview Outlook, Moorooka, 4105. QLD Email	I made some life long friends from my days in boats. I wish I could do it again, but stay longer. I am a CPO with the Australian Navy Cadets' at TS Gayundah, as the Cox'n, and another Submariner is the XO. We're teaching the cadets the finer points of being Submariners.
Ranger, John aka (Tex)	CWEM(R) RN	HMS Alliance HMS Andrew HMS Rorqual HMS Finwhale HMS Grampus HMS Odin 1975-79 in Australia	"Two Hoots" 2 North Gyle Farm Lane Corstorphine Edinburgh EH128LG Scotland UK Email	I am the Treasurer of the Scottish Branch Submariner Association. STWG/FOSM
Ralph, Leigh aka Mother Lyn 11 May 1953	CPOUCSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama	74 Paxton St., Denman NSW 2328 Email	I must echo Noddies sentiment: "It is a shame that our fellow workers in civvy street can't display a fraction of the common dog and mateship that submariners take for granted". Great times - good memories!
Rawson, Les Mary 15 Feb 1950	WOCIS RN RAN	HMS Otus HMS Repulse HMS Sovereign HMS Conqueror HMS Churchill HMAS Otway	41 Link Way Cooloongup WA 6168 Email	Saddened in 1983 when I had to pay-off. Able to return in 1985, but no more guzzunders! Had a great 40 years in the RN/RAN and retirement in 2005 left a huge hole in my life. Met some great people in the Squadron and the Fleet, and had some great postings ('cept Comms School. Weirdest memory - Cactus Klease dry retching after watching the Coxn lancing a boil on Wally Ware's back. Saddest memories - finding Steve Booth after taking his own life and the passing of Mickey Pearce with whom I shared much of my career; we had our first ever sea posting together - HMS Mohawk.
Rawson, Peter aka Raggy Partner, Eva 15th March 1935	AB RN	HMS Tiptoe HMS Totem HMS Alcide HMS Astute HMS Ecalibur	117 Shakespeare St Sinfin, Derby DE24 9HD UK Email	Enjoyed all my time in boats and made plenty of mates. Still trying to find Peter Hardwick PJX 890222
Redman, Gary aka Redders 20 December 1960	CPOUWSM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow	Wyangala Waters State Park, Wyangala Dam NSW 2808 Email	Hey guys, WOW what a time we had in boats. Still in touch with a few of the boys Kev Piechowski and Al Harris to name a couple, would like to hear from more. I am managing a State Park in Central West NSW near Bathurst, plenty of room and accom here also the best little watering hole this side of the Great Divide.
Reed, Brian Blood Anne 27 January 1944	Chief Stoker RN	HMS Trump HMS Tabard HMS Taciturn All in the 4th Sqdn HMS Walrus HMS Odin HMS Resolution HMS Warsprite	Email UK	Served in the 4th Squadron in Sydney 1964-66. What a great time we had around Penguin, Balmoral, Manly and of course Sydney. Retired from boats in 86 and now work in Vickers Barrow where I help design, build and support most of the new boats.
Reeves, Laurie 13 September 1957	LSMTP3 RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow	Victoria	Discovering this website and looking through the Buddies brought back a lot of good memories. We worked hard and played even harder.
Reynolds, Mark aka Blue Partner Melanie 07 September 1967	POCISSM (ex ABMTPSM) RAN	HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb HMAS Waller HMAS Dechaineux HMAS Sheean	39 Nabberu Loop Cooloongup WA 6168 Email	The Pleasure, The pain in the ass, The Kirra's, The fast cruise's, The mess run's, Watch snorting, The "SUBMARINES ONCE", The boredom, Bloody Skimmers!, The People, My Pleasure. ARRROOOOOOGA!!
Reid, Peter aka Pricky Rosmhuire 25 January 1943	CPOETSSM RAN	HMS Orpheus HMS Sealion HMS Osirus HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley	Tasmania Email	The best days of my life, great mates, great times. Would do it all again. Wish I could have done it for a lot longer.
Richards, Peter aka Axe Partner Dyan 15 April 1965	LCDR SMWO RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb HMAS Waller HMAS Dechaineux HMAS Sheean HMAS Rankin	28 Jetty Road, Largs Bay, SA Email	Comments: 28 years in the Navy, 15 in Submarines. Those were the best times. Retired in 2010, still in Submarine Safety for DMO.
Richards, Shane aka Richo, SBH Partner Samantha 07 July 1965	WOEWASM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama HMAS Waller HMAS Farncomb HMAS Sheean HMAS Rankin	Victoria Email	Great time do it again, paid off as WOMP SMFEG Jun 06, now working in PNG with Wasley as my boss. Send me an email to catch up.
Rindermann, Gary aka China 12 April 1964	ABCKSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama HMAS Orion	47 William St Moffat Beach QLD 4551 Email	Greatest time of my life, would do it again in a second. don't know if the kidneys agree. Good to see so many familiar faces.
Roberts, Clinton aka Robbo 1 June 1967	SMNUWSM RAN	HMAS Otama	South Australia Email	Wasn't in Boats very long, was great serving with all the lads, it made me who I am and always will be.
Roberts, Philip aka Sno Partner Carol 04 October 1946	LSUCSM RAN	HMS Thermopylae HMS Otus HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway	NSW Email	My service in boats was not long enough. I served another 14 years after leaving boats, cheers!
Roberts, Alan aka R J 1929	L/SEA	HMS Truncheon HMS Acide HMS Tactician HMS Amphion HMS Astute	37 Nothwood Drive Shepshed Leicestershire LE12 9 Email	Joined boats 1947 left 1958. Was in Sydney 1951-1954 on Tactician, Would be pleased to hear of anyone else who was on Tactician at same time.
Robinson, William aka Robby/Robbo/Stew Partner Dianne 24 June 1963	LSSTDSM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway	43 Nurla Ave Little Bay, NSW 2036 Email	Joined O Boats very early in my Naval career. Got my dolphins on Onslow. Bill Wasley was the Swain on there as I remember my walk through he did on the safety equipment and escape tower. Was a bit worried I might blow it. But it was all good. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and the great bunch of beagles, John Lillycrap, Greg Tunningley, Brian Trippet, and who could forget Arny the Chefo. Wonderful times and memories. Good luck to everyone.
Rody, Phillip aka Phil Partner Nancy 1 October 1946	CPO1 RCN	HMCS Onondaga HMCS Okanagan HMCS Ojibwa	Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada Email	Best fifteen years of my 35 year career. I had the great pleasure of meeting some RAN folks when they came to Canada for Basic Sub Crse, and quals program in Canadian Boats. I was Chief Instructor at the School at the time. Best posting was Coxswain of HMCS Ojibwa. Hope you are all doing fantastic in Aus......
Rogers, Daryl aka Buck Marlene 14th October 1953	LSETPSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	NSW Email	Joined Ovens in July 1972. Served with a great bunch of blokes and have many fond memories from my service life.
Rodgers, Chris aka Buck Margaret 21 July 1952	WOMTSM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Waller	Western Australia Email	Memories are great, you are never to old to snort.
Roper, Derrick aka Scouse Dot 31 March 1928	Stoker RN	HMS Teredo HMS Tudor HMS Alaric, HMS Saga HMS Satyr HMS Tactician HMS Thorough HMS Totem	1/13 Strong Place Richmond NSW 2753 Email	Nothing to do with Boats but how the hell do I get emails address?
Rouse, Jay aka Rousey Partner Lindsay 5th December 1982	LSETSM RAN	HMAS Waller, HMAS Dechaineux HMAS Farncomb HMAS Collins HMAS Rankin	Email	STSC CST (fun fun fun)
Rozen, Richard 16 October 1964	ABETPSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens	NSW Email	I enjoyed every moment serving with all of you magnificent bastards.
Rubenstein, Tim aka Ruby Sharon 27 May 1971	CPOMTSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama HMAS Orion	Western Australia Email	Still Serving and still at sea. Made it to CTIFF!!
Russell, Mike Mike 20 March 1963	LSETP2SM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway	Email: Perth	Absolutely best working experience of my life. Moved around Aussie working within Mining, now offshore after being involved with Submarine Project. Whether Port Hedland, Whyalla or wherever, have always been able to share a Beer with one of the Boys. Sweenbags, how's the writing going ?
Russell, Peter aka Jock Partner, Ruth 17th April 1956	CPOMTP4SM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Orion	14 Atlantic Way, Waikik WA 6169 Email	Some fun but a lot of hard work!
Rush, Darren aka Forceps / Rushie	ABEWSMU RAN	HMAS Platypus RANSS	55 Bickley Road South Penrith NSW 2750 Email	Unfortunately, just missed out on getting qualified - having a 'severe traumatic claustrophobic episode' by getting stuck in the Port bottle well tends to hamper your chances in the RANSS - but loved EVERY minute I spent trying to get my dolphins. If anyone remembers me, drop me a line - I'd love to hear from you.
Rutherford, William aka Bill Dawn 11 Feb 1931	AB RN	HMS Tactician	19 Longcliffe Rd, Shepshed Leics. le12 9lw England UK Email	Operated from HMAS Penguin in the early 1950's Captain was Lt Com Oliphant refitted in Singapore. Looking for old comrades for many years. Naval records lost. Looking for anyone who served during that period.
Sanders, Steve aka Sandy Leeanne 16th August 1955	ABETPSM RAN	HMAS Ovens	New South Wales Email	Misspent my youth with some of the best blokes around, made some life long friendships. Best of all, I would do it all again tomorrow.
Scanlan, Des Carol-Anne 09 December 1960	LEUT SU WOCKSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama HMAS Otway	QLD Email	Was in the Squadron from 84 to 93 - the best time of my career. Am still in however left boats on promotion to POCKSM. Changed over to the 'dark side' as a WOCKSM and am currently the DSO on PARRAMATTA.
Scheibel, Frank Partner Joanne 1948	LSUCSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway 1967-1972	16 Atlanta Ave, Woodrising (Toronto) NSW 2284 Email	Hi all, long time out of contact.
Schleicher, Irwin aka Snow 7 April 1953	ABMTPSM RAN	HMAS Onslow	Email Queensland	Served in boats 1972/73
Schmidt, David aka Helmut Partner Kim 18 July 1961	LSETPSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley	3 Rudall Ave Newman WA 6753 Email	An era past & not forgotten.
Scott, Shane aka Scotty 7 September 1963	LSUCSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Orion	Braidwood, NSW 2622 Email	In dayz of olde when men were bolde they went to sea in o boats
Searle, Chris aka Wimpy Mandy 6April 1951	PO(TS)(SM) RAN	HMS Porpoise HMS Finwhale HMS Otter HMS Onyx HMS Osirus	UK Email	Would like to hear from anybody who served with me especially Mick Dunn (Co HMS/m Finwhale) Brian Batman old school friend from Germany last met him at HMS Dolphin when he was doing the Tank and Lastly my old drinking buddy Lester Pigot now a Chief Ops in your mob. Brilliant site by the way
Seaton, China aka Cherub Sally 11th August 1944	ABUWSM LSCKSM RAN	HMAS Oxley	Queensland 0419737593	Paid off Naafi still Naafi traveling the country Boats were the best years of my Navy life 20 years served. All the best to all those that served in the trade Cheers China
Sheils, Brian aka Noddy Kim 7 December 1955	CPOCOXNSM LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion	18 Gippsland Drive Helensvale QLD 4212 Email	Bloody great idea - wish I had bothered to look up the site sooner. I notice the page says buddies in boats (or not that dickhead!) I have been out of the mob about 10 years now & only wish that "dickhead" civvies could have an ounce of the camaraderie & common dog we all had as "buddies" - (even the dickheads!)
Shepherd, Michael aka Mike Noraini 27 October 1936 Died 20/05/2015	LEUT SDTAS SM RAN (Rtd)	HMS Untiring HMS Trespasser HMS Thorough HMS Telemachus HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	8 Whitewell Way, Butler, Perth 6036 Email	The best times of my life. Worked with wonderful, professional people who were always ready for a laugh. Bungy, thanks for putting the "trims" for me. I got the blame. Still we belong to the elite OVENS DOES IT DEEPER CLUB.
Sherriff, Mike aka Dog Partner Barbara 26 February 1943	CMECH RN	HMS Opossum HMS Odin HMS Ocelot HMS Repulse (P) HMS Resolution (S)	14 Burnside Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2BG Email	Did 19 years in boats - would definitely do the same again given the chance
Shimmen, Grattan aka Chokee 13 August, 1947	POUWSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	Clarkson, W.A. Email	Joined Boats '71 paid off '79. Met the best guys ever with the best sense of humour. I can never forget the bond of friendship and how welcomed I was to share this great family of submariners. Since getting out I've spent most of my time as security guard. Shared a security business for 6 yrs, but injuries made me retire.
Shorrock, Terry aka Chi Chi 1 May 1955	LSUC RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley	8 Cliff Salisbury Court Samford Village Qld. 4520 Email	Been working in Indonesia for a while but back now and living in Brisbane. Great website, some fantastic memories. Thinking back now, I don't think we ever grow up.
Short, Allen aka Shorty..sometimes Rowena 27 September 1953	CPOMTP3SM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama	15 Lomond Close Edge Hill Cairns Qld 4870 Email
Shorter, Petra	SWRMED RAN	HMAS Platypus	2/78 Lehunte Street Kilburn, SA Email	Put up with your foul smelling bodies and overalls for 4 years, In sickness and in health, jabbing you here, there and everywhere when needed. Shared some of the best and saddest times of my life with you, you were my close knit family and I was and still am proud to have shared that time of my life with you.
Sim, Bill aka Bill Partner Martine 4 January 1965	LSETSSM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Otama	Ardlamont Tooraweenah NSW 2830 Email	Didn't realise how much it meant to me until it was gone and years down track have time to reflect. Mate ship, Professionalism, job satisfaction and of cause the Partying. Some of the best times of my life. The bad memories have a habit of fading.
Skinner, Greg aka Skin Partner Joanne 29 June 1954	LSCKSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway	2 Jan Court Mt Eliza 3930 Email	Had a great time in boats, would do it all again too bad we have to get too old
Smith, Tony aka Fruitbat Sue 30 March 1964	LSROSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama	Chisholm ACT 2905 Email	Went out on a seaday on ORION, everything went wrong, lost the practice torpedo after firing it etc etc, got back to plats and said this is the life for me?, never joined for the money but sure would now?, hey Thommo and Noaksey want to go to Instanbul again?
Smith, Gordon Partner Irene 4 February1947	CPOETP4SM RAN/RN	HMS Porpoise HMS Repulse HMS Oracle HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion	4 Trenchard St Heddon Greta NSW 2321 Email	Great time, miss the good times. Don't miss Genny strips.
Smith, Anthony aka Tony Betty 25 July 1948 Updated 1/2014	CMDR GLEX SM+ (Rtd) RAN	HMS Opossum HMS Otter HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion	17 Abbeville Court Bluffton, South Carolina USA 29910 Email	Joined Platypus as young supply officer January 1968. Transferred to seaman branch and joined submarines 1970. Left RAN end 1987. Now living and working in Newport Rhode Island USA.
Smith, John aka Smudge 31 May 1956	LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley	Email	I served in boats from 1973 to 1978 would love to contact old mates.
Smith, Matthew Linday 11 September 1969	LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow	Ermington, NSW Email	It was a great life experience and one that has given me so many memories.
Smith,Darren aka Sumo Partner Alison 17 July 1970	LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow	Arncliffe NSW Email	Bunch of sick and perverted bastards... But I fitted in very easily. Have a lot of great memories, forgotten a lot of great memories too. Very professional and tight knit group of Australians...... Loved it!!
Smith, Peter aka Smudge 23 January1950	ABUWSM RAN	HMAS Onslow	98 Yelverton St. Sydenham NSW 2044 Email	Served on Onslow 1971-73. The Navy, especially my time in submarines was the best thing I did in my youth, I became a gypsy and traveled the world as some of the submariners found out when they went to UK on Qantas to requalify. The crew in ONSLOW were the best shipmates anyone could wish to sail with.
Smithies, John aka Smudge Partner Jenny 3rd March 1946	CPOMTPSM RAN	HMS Finwhale HMS Orpheus HMAS Oxley HMS Trump HMAS Onslow	82 Main Road Cardiff Heights NSW 2285 (Newcastle) Email	Best years of my life but no good drinkers ?
Snow, Brad Donnelle 02 April 1965	CPOETCSM RAN	HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow	PO Box 396 Cooroy Qld 4563 Email	There are no many days that go by where I don't think or talk about the great friendships made and the experiences had during my time (1997 - 1999) and sadly I still love the sweet smell of diesel and bilge, (the Otama Motor Rm Bilge Olympic Team) don't think I'll ever forget it. Good luck to you all.
Snudden, Darryl aka Snuddo Partner Evelyn 28 August 1956	ABMTPSM RAN	HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow	11 Terrigal Street Marayong NSW 2148 Email	Great mates, great ships, great times.
Solomon, Phil	CSAW LEUT WE RAN	HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley	35 Erromango Drive Jubilee Pocket Qld 4802 Email	Great to see all the old faces here. If you are ever up in the Whitsundays, come and have a beer, a feed and a sail around the islands going into Submarine 'Go Deep' circles.
Spackman, Rod Partner Bev 20 October 1942	CSAWSM RAN	HMS Odin HMS Sealion HMAS Oxley HMAS Platypus	Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 Email	Joined up as an apprentice in 1958, went as second group to UK for Submarine training. Commissioning crew of HMAS Oxley and finished time in HMAS Platypus.
Spencer, Ian aka Spence Partner Leonie 26November 1960	CPORSSM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Collins	5 Trevino Drive Port Kennedy WA 6172 Email	Had nearly 16 years service in boats, and never had a bad posting. Paid off in 1999 now teaching at the sub school in HMAS Stirling. Proud to say I paid off as a CPORSSM and not one of them new gucci type sparkers. Made some good friendships that will never fade. Married Lee in 2003.
Standing, Mark aka Stando Kris 27 May 1961	LSSNSM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens	Victoria Email	Haven't touched a drink since the day I got out.
Stein, Jeff aka Jeff e Boy Karen 7th October 1951	LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley	9 Wandellyer Close Bawley Point NSW 2539 Email	I left the navy in 1981and moved to the NSW South Coast (Ulladulla). I have had several jobs and businesses in the area. Have two daughters, one grandaughter and one grandson. I`m happy to say I`m now retired. I have great memories of time spent in the squadron.
Steyn, Nick aka Steyny Bridie 2 December 75	LSAWASM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Waller Nuship Sheean Nuship Rankin	Mount Barker South Australia Email	Served 11 Years in the Squadron and had a great time. Family ended up coming first, and now work for Santos, Process Moomba.
Steley, Rick Partner Jane 23 September 1949	UWSM RAN	HMS Sealion HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens	854 Old Esk Road Benarkin 4306 Queensland Email	Best time of my life particularly on the Ovens. Being the only DINK on the Sealion was fun too.
Stein, William aka Jugs Rae 17 October 1962	LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway	Email NSW	From 1980-1986
Story, Allen aka Alby	LSMTPSM RAN	HMAS Otama	PO Box 244 Katherine NT 0851 Email	SMs '88-93. Was a great time but the right time to get out.
Strangward, David Partner Robyn	CMDR WEEO SM RAN	HMAS Otway (x2) HMAS Ovens (x2) HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb HMAS Waller	21 Wenholz St Canberra, ACT 2607 0851 Email	Joined boats in 77 and was still serving in SM positions when I retired in 2015. Great times and great people.
Sullivan, John aka Sully Partner Jan 27 July 1955	LSMTP3*SM RAN	HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow RAN April 71-July 81	5 Stringy Bark Circuit, Pakenham Vic 3810 Email	Give me a call..............
Sutton, Allan aka Sooty Wendy 14 April 1946	ME1 RN	HMS Sealion	6 Jameson House Glasshouse Walk Vauxhall, London SEII 5EX Email	Goodness knows how I found this site. Served on Sealion for 5 years with the 3rd SQDN, Had a lot of Aussies onboard, don't see many claiming to have served on her. Best wishes to all.
Swanson, Matthew Christhol 28 April 1958	ABROSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Otama	PO Box 40547 Casuarina, NT 0811 Email	Damn, Werner Pelka put me onto this site. There are some names here I haven't seen in a looong time. Who wants a beer or two?
Sweeney, Marc aka Sweens, Sweenbag Joanne 23 February 1963	LSCKSM RAN	HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb	Email	Have been back at sea for the past 3 years as a merchant skimmer, and have been to more ports than I did in the Collins class. Sailed to Antartica with Phill Ivens, am at sea with Chris Rubley at the moment on the MV Rockwater 2. Miss the boys, but don't really miss the pus. Except when I've had a few too many and can't find anyone to understand my humour.
Swift, Peter aka Wally / Frankie Partner Sandra 13 August 1946	Stoker RN	HMS Walrus HMS Sealion HMS Porpoise HMS Oracle	UK Email	Met some good Cannucks and Aussies running from Faslane in the 60s. C'mon Geoff Smallman and Glyn Penney (Dink UCs), where are you? Best wishes to you all Down Under.