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Archie Badenoch

The motor vessel, Archie Badenoch was built in November 1942 at the General Motors Holden plants at Woodville and Birkenhead. It was constructed as a Second World War supply-tender vessel for the Royal Australian Navy.

In 1946 the craft was acquired by the South Australian Police Department and served as the Number One Police Launch. The vessel was named by the police department to commemorate mounted police constable Archibald Badenoch, the first South Australian police officer to be killed in action at El Alamein, North Africa on 1 November 1942.

From 1942 to 1978 the Archie Badenoch was the only all-weather deep-sea patrol vessel in local waters. During its time as the principal police launch, the Archie Badenoch established an outstanding sea working record, featuring in hundreds of rescues throughout South Australian coastal waters and saving many lives. After 32 years of loyal service the vessel bowed out in 1978.

Following a major restoration project under the loving hands of the South Australian Maritime Museum, 'Archie' is now available for private functions and Port River cruises for school groups, and during holidays for the general public.

Archie Badenoch is proudly supported by AGL.