Martindale in its merchant vessel configuration.
Martindale served in an air/sea rescue role working in conjunction with the Royal Australian Air Force. It also acted as a pilot ship in Madang and Hollandia and carried out general duties including carrying stores and personnel to outlying ports.
It returned to Australian waters in October 1945 and decommissioned on 3 June 1946 in Adelaide when it was refitted before being handed back to its original owner. Martindale changed owners several times following the end of the war before falling into disrepair.
In 1984 Martindale was restored in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its departure for New Guinea. Present at the anniversary celebrations were former crew members: Reg Webb (Skipper), Keith Collison, Paddy Malone, Alistair Knox, George Sangster, Don Deany and Ross Gourlay.
