Collins Class 1996

• About Domenic Bartolo

  Domenic served in the Army Reserve (Infantry) from 1994-97. Currently Domenic is a graphic designer and has worked in the advertising industry for the past 20 years. He also has a Diploma in Fine Arts. In recent years, in his spare time, Domenic has managed to merge his passion for history and the military with art – creating a number of works for the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal Australian Airforce, The Naval Association of Australia and the AMDA Foundation.

  In 2024 Domenic Bartolo served as the Anzac Memorial’s Veteran Artist in Residence. As part of his Residency, Domenic created a number of hand-drawn illustrations and an exhibition that shares the stories behind local war memorials in Sydney including the Anzac Memorial.

   

  The Veteran Artist in Residence program is an opportunity to support veteran artists by providing the time and space for artists to creatively explore the Anzac Memorial and to reflect on their service and sacrifice. The program helps to ensure that contemporary military experiences are interpreted for today’s audiences. Domenic is the second Veteran Artist in Residence.

  Originally artworks were created by painting, sketching and hand drawing. Now artists such as Domenic have combined these original tools with photography and software computer programs to produce creative original artworks.  Domenic’s work is highly detailed, accurate contemporary art. It has been meticulously designed and created.

  Domenic said, “I am a passionate believer in Paul Arden’s famous quote: ‘It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be.’ I am always striving to become a better creative and I enjoy working with talented and nice people.”

  https://www.domenicbartolo.com/about-me-2/

  https://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/event/veteran-artist-residence

  https://navalassoc.org.au/reflections

   

  More paintings by Domenic Bartolo
• About Collins Class Submarines

  The RAN operates six Collins Class submarines which entered service between July 1996 and July 1999. Based at Fleet Base West in Western Australia, they are a formidable element in Australia's defence capability.

  Collins Class submarines are tailored specifically for their defence and two-ocean surveillance role in the Royal Australian Navy. The Swedish signed submarines built in Australia are as quiet as advanced technology can achieve.

  Collins Class submarines move silently on electric power supplied by banks of new-technology batteries charged by three on-board diesel generator sets.

More reading

• Additional resources for Collins Class Submarines
  • Collins Class Submarines Submarine Institute of Australia
  • HMAS Collins, Sea Power Centre - Australia
  • HMAS Dechaineux, Sea Power Centre - Australia
  • HMAS Farncomb, Sea Power Centre - Australia
  • HMAS Rankin, Sea Power Centre - Australia
  • HMAS Sheean, Sea Power Centre - Australia
  • HMAS Waller, Sea Power Centre - Australia
  • Australia’s Submarine History – AE1 & AE2 To Collins, Naval Historical Society of Australia