AUSTRALIANS who served on the ex-HMAS Tobruk can tell their stories for a new interactive website to promote the scuttling of the vessel to create an artificial reef and world-class dive site in waters off Hervey Bay.
Queensland 's Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing is working in partnership with the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg Regional Council to prepare the vessel for scuttling.
"Throughout the transformation of this historical icon to dive site, we want to make sure the stories of former servicemen and women are recognised and recorded for future generations," National Parks and the Great Barrier Reef minister, Steven Miles said.
"It's important that those who served our great state and nation are given an opportunity to tell their story.
"Their tales will help to honour and understand the important role the HMAS Tobruk played in troop deployment and the movement of munitions and heavy transport equipment."
A former medic who served on the HMAS Tobruk has reached out to share his story.
Brad Murphy created a memorial at his medical centre just outside of Bundaberg for veterans and ex-servicemen.
"Ashfield Country Practice is a mainstream general practice with a specialisation in aboriginal and veteran health.
"The memorial is a central feature of the surgery, surrounded by a garden to ensure that his patients feel comfortable when visiting.
"It is a great way to honour those who served, many of which are patients of mine," Dr Murphy said.
Those people wishing to contribute their story can email Alyse.paterson@npsr.qld.gov.au or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/exHMASTobruk