During the forenoon of Wednesday 19 October 1966, the weather could only be described as superb. Since departing North Wharf, Melbourne, on Monday morning the weather had been very kind ...
Naval history
The Loss of HMS Oxley 1939
The Lorcha from Macau
THIS TYPE OF VESSEL was once common in the South China Sea during the colonial period of the 19th century, particularly around Macau. The type meant a vessel of hybrid ...
Shadows of Death
HMS Danae in Adelaide – Christmas 1936
Edward Albert Amphlett – Paymaster RN
American Plans for Invading New Zealand & Australia – Part2
Letters: Lloyds Patriotic Fund Sword
LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD AT LADY DENMAN MARITIME MUSEUM Dear Sir, Engraving on the sword reads: “From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Mr Wm. Pitt Bowler, Midshipman of HM Sloop Swift ...