The following is an address to the Victorian Chapter of the Naval Historical Society of Australia delivered 24 November 2025. By Lieutenant Commander Desmond Woods OAM RAN (RETD) Mr President, ...
Naval traditions & customs
RUM ISSUES
Information on naval rum issues to the sailors of naval forces in Australia can be confusing due to historical changes in the naval forces responsible for the defence of Australia ...
Occasional Paper 199: BRACE YOURSELF!
By Lorraine and Robert Fildes Braces on square rigged sailing vessels were used to trim (adjust the angle) of a particular square sail. Hence you would have a port mainsail ...
Naval Traditions, Toasts and Customs
There are many customs and traditions associated with the Royal Australian Navy, most of which were carried over from their Royal Navy origins. These include matters such as the ceremony ...