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SUMMARY:CHINA - THE AVOIDABLE WAR
DESCRIPTION:Overview –\nCHINA – THE AVOIDABLE WAR – This presentation looks at the unthinkable possibility of China invading Taiwan and how that might play out in the near future. Other areas covered are the importance of sea power to Xi Jinping\, how the USA and its allies are prepared for a conflict\, new technologies of sea warfare and ways the nations involved might be able to avoid such an unwanted war. \nPresenter – Kez Hasanic\nKez has had a lifelong interest in History and in particular military and naval history. Before retirement in 2018 he served 40 years as a history teacher\nat Kogarah High School. During that time\, he taught several students who would win the NSW Premier’s Award for HSC History\, was closely involved with the History Faculty at Sydney University for teacher training and was also involved in creating user scenarios for several historical military and naval computer simulations. \nCurrently Kez is active as a volunteer at the Australian National Maritime Museum with the museum’s speakers’ group. In addition\, he is a musician and motoring enthusiast. \nDetail –\nDate and Time: 1100\, Wednesday 15. July 2026 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Here\n  \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/china-the-avoidable-war/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260814T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260814T130000
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 14th. August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-14th-august-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260828T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232356Z
CREATED:20250102T231054Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 28th. August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-28th-august-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232249Z
CREATED:20250102T224928Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 11th. September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-11th-september-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232208Z
CREATED:20250102T231318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232208Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 25th. September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-25th-september-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T231858Z
CREATED:20250102T225208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T231858Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 16th October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-16th-october-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232058Z
CREATED:20250102T232118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232058Z
UID:71981-1793352600-1793365200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 30th. October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-30th-october-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261113T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232022Z
CREATED:20250102T225427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232022Z
UID:71972-1794562200-1794574800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 13th. November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-13th-november-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261127T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T231612Z
CREATED:20250102T232330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T231612Z
UID:71980-1795771800-1795784400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 27th. November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-27th-november-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T002342Z
CREATED:20260508T002342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T002342Z
UID:77367-1802424600-1802437200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 12th February 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-12th-frbruary-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270226T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T002649Z
CREATED:20260508T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T002649Z
UID:77368-1803634200-1803646800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 26th. February 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-26th-february-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T011926Z
CREATED:20260508T011851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T011926Z
UID:77382-1804843800-1804856400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 12th. March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-12th-march-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T010059Z
CREATED:20260508T010059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T010059Z
UID:77373-1805448600-1805461200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 19th. March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-19th-march-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270416T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T012216Z
CREATED:20260508T012216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T012216Z
UID:77383-1807867800-1807880400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 16th. April 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-16th-april-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270430T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T003512Z
CREATED:20260508T003512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T003512Z
UID:77370-1809077400-1809090000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 30th. April 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-30th-april-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270514T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T003754Z
CREATED:20260508T003754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T003754Z
UID:77375-1810287000-1810299600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 14th. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-14th-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T012629Z
CREATED:20260508T012629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T012629Z
UID:77384-1811496600-1811509200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 28th. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-28th-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270530T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T032305Z
CREATED:20260508T032305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T032305Z
UID:77411-1811669400-1811682000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Sunday 30th. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-friday-30th-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T032543Z
CREATED:20260508T032543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T032543Z
UID:77412-1811755800-1811768400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Monday 31st. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-monday-31st-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T032806Z
CREATED:20260508T032806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T032806Z
UID:77413-1811842200-1811854800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Tuesday 1st. June 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-monday-1st-june-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270611T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004032Z
CREATED:20260508T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004032Z
UID:77371-1812706200-1812718800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 11th. June 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-11th-june-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013021Z
CREATED:20260508T013021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013021Z
UID:77385-1813915800-1813928400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 25th. June 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-25th-june-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270813T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004431Z
CREATED:20260508T004431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004431Z
UID:77378-1818149400-1818162000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 13th. August 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-13th-august-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270827T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013311Z
CREATED:20260508T013311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013311Z
UID:77386-1819359000-1819371600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 27th. August 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-27th-august-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270910T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004632Z
CREATED:20260508T004632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004632Z
UID:77379-1820568600-1820581200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 10th. September 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-10th-september-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013440Z
CREATED:20260508T013440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013440Z
UID:77389-1821778200-1821790800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 24th. September 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-28th-september-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271015T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004822Z
CREATED:20260508T004822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004822Z
UID:77372-1823592600-1823605200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 15th. October 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-15th-october-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271029T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013547Z
CREATED:20260508T013547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013547Z
UID:77388-1824802200-1824814800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 29th. October 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-29th-october-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005044Z
CREATED:20260508T005044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005044Z
UID:77380-1826011800-1826024400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 12th. November 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-12th-november-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T031442Z
CREATED:20260508T013721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T031442Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 26th. November 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-26th-november-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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