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Unexpected Rewards
‘A boat is a hole in the water into which one pours money. ‘Maintenance is necessary throughout the entire life…
It’s not all about Customs
February 1978, Cyclone ‘Verne’ was bearing down on Broome. In the two days prior to the expected arrival of ‘Vern’,…
The flotsandjets Gallery #6
Winter around the Port this week, with bursts of sun. All grist for the mill so far as the famous…
Fishing Boat Harbour, Jetty 3 to be replaced
A $14 million contract to improve the jetties at Fremantle and Hillarys has been awarded to Western Australian-based company GTS…
The flotsandjets Gallery #5
Another lovely week around the Port for the famous Instagram duo @flotsamandjetsam6162. [caption id="attachment_25999" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Jetsam (L) & Flotsam[/caption]…
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
I had spent most of the day in a small garden shed in someone’s back garden, carrying out surveillance on…
The flotsandjets Gallery #4
Another great week around the Port for the famous Instagram duo @flotsamandjetsam6162. [caption id="attachment_25999" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Jetsam (L) & Flotsam[/caption]…
Land Patrol – If it could go wrong …
Between 1976 and 1979 I was stationed in Broome as one of the 6x crew members on Customs’ ACV Jacana.…
The flotsandjets Gallery #3
Another great week around the Port for the famous Instagram duo flotsamandjetsam6162.