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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by travellers and entrepreneurs Frank van der Linde and Kerry Leach.
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The pair are the new owners of two decommissioned Royal Australian Navy minehunters – HMAS Norman and HMAS Hawkesbury.
The former military vessels have been towed more than 3,800 nautical miles from Newcastle, Australia, to Cebu, Philippines, as they prepare for a new lease on life as private superyachts.
The trio discuss:
- The origins of the two minehunter vessels, how the sale was completed and some complications along the way.
- The challenges of using former military equipment in the commercial industry and documenting their journey via the YouTube channel, Living the Oneironaut Life.
- The plans for the vessels and the construction efforts still to come.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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