Peace time operations

The bridge, HMAS Adelaide

by Peter Churcher

Southern Ocean Rescue HMAS Adelaide (ll)

by Robert Carter (OAM)

The Rescue – HMAS Adelaide (II)

by Richard B Middleton

Tying up at HMAS Stirling

Tying up at HMAS Stirling

by Robert McRae

HMAS Dechaineux at Sterling [sic] with dolphins

by Robert McRae

The Collins Submarine

Oberon Class SubmarinesSubmarine DetailsThe Oberon Class Submarines were the fourth class of submarines to be operated by the RAN since its formation in 1911. A decision was made in 1963 to acquire four Oberon-class submarines. A later decision added two more to the Squadron. They were built by Scotts’ shipbuilding yard in Greenock, Scotland and entered service between 1967 and 1978.The Oberon was an advanced diesel-electric submarine. It was renowned for its quiet operation and reliability. The class was heavily involved in Cold War surveillance. This included the shadowing of Soviet submarines. The ‘O boats’, as they were affectionately known, were all based at HMAS Platypus in Neutral Bay, SydneyCommissioned:The lead boat HMAS Oxleycommissioned on Decommissioned:The last RAN Oberon submarine, HMAS Otamadecommissioned on 15 December 2000.Fate:While most were sold for scrap two boats and part of a third are preserved and on display for the general public. HMAS Onslow is preserved at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney. HMAS Ovens is on display at Fremantle, Western Australia. The upper casing and fin of HMAS Otway is on display in Holbrook, New South Wales.More information:The RAN Oberon Class, Submarine Institute of AustraliaHMAS Platypus, submarine base Sydney, Sea Power Centre AustraliaAustralia’s Submarine History –AE1 & AE2 To Collins, Naval Historical Society of Australia Oberon Class Submarine by Darrell White.

Silent Service, Oberon submarine

by Darrell White

Commissioning ceremony of HMAS Armidale (ll)

by Robert McRae

Night boarding operation, HMAS Armidale (II)

by Robert McRae

Commander Doug Theobold in HMAS Rankin departing Geelong

by Robert McRae

One light on in the torpedo room Collins Class submarine

by Robert McRae

Taking the heads off the diesels: with elephant balls above

by Robert McRae

The Torpedo Room HMAS DECHAINEUX at HMAS STIRLING Tube No's Go Port 6 4 2 Starboard 1 3 5

The Torpedo Room HMAS DECHAINEUX at HMAS STIRLING Tube No’s Go Port 6 4 2 Starboard 1 3 5

by Robert McRae

Royal Australian Navy Submarine

by Barry Spicer

The Royal Australian Navy Centenary 2013 Fleet Review

The Royal Australian Navy Centenary 2013 Fleet Review

by Robert Carter (OAM)

First Fleet Entry 1913

First Australian Fleet-unit 1914

by Arthur Burgess

HMAS VAMPIRE, MELBOURNE and PARRAMATTA

HMA ships LABUAN and FREMANTLE with OBERON submarine

HMA Ships MORESBY and ATTACK post 1967

Proud Entry

by Margaret Hadfield

MV KRAIT and Japanese Destroyer in 1943

HMAS Albatross (l) operating her Sea Gull III amphibian aircraft by Phil Belbin

HMAS Albatross (l) operating her Seagull III amphibian aircraft

HMAS Albatross(l) c1928 by John Bastock

HMAS Albatross (l) c1928

by John Bastock

HMAS Anzac (lll) (Pennant 150) by Robert Carter OAM

HMAS Anzac (lll) (Pennant 150) O

by Robert Carter (OAM)

Arunta (ll) berthing at Kuwait Harbour by Robert McRae

Arunta (ll) berthing at Kuwait Harbour

by Robert McRae

Task Force 158 day and night in the gulf - HMAS Arunta (II) byRobert McRae

Task Force 158 day and night in the gulf – HMAS Arunta (II)

by Robert McRae

HMAS Australia (I), 1913 by Gerald Maurice Burn

HMAS Australia (I), 1913

by Gerald Maurice Burn

The Passing of the Flagship, HMAS Australia (I)by John Allcot

The Passing of the Flagship, HMAS Australia (I)

HMAS Australia (l) in Farm Cove by Frederick Elliott (1864-1949)

HMAS Australia (l) in Farm Cove

by Frederick Elliott

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