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SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Friday 29th. May 2026
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 – $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/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-friday-29th-may-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T230851Z
CREATED:20251206T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T230851Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Thursday 28th. May 2026
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 – $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/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-thursday-28th-may-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T130000
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 15th. May 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-15th-may-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:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T120000
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CREATED:20260111T232915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T195958Z
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SUMMARY:The Fog of War: An Author’s Perspective upon the Writing of Military History.
DESCRIPTION:Overview –  \nIn this presentation Angus Britts elaborates upon his experience in military studies authorship since the publication of his first book in 2017. By way of explanation\, Angus outlines a series of key aspects in the preparation and fulfilment of a writing project\, from topic selection\, the scope of enquiry\, and the use of source material to the retention of a publisher\, selection of a target readership\, and the writing process itself. Also covered in his presentation are some thoughts on trends and standards within Australian military authorship\, and the necessity for objectivity as the central guiding motivation behind any credible project endeavours in the military history genre. In spite of the nature of the topic\, photographic and video material will be presented as a means of illustrating the author’s thinking. \nPresenter – Angus Britts \nAngus is a qualified historian who has authored four books about military history\, the third of which\, Ikara: Australia’s Cold War Wonder Weapon\, has been published on behalf of the Naval Historical Society of Australia. His principal areas of prior research have involved studies of Australian and Imperial defence prior to the mid-point of the Pacific War\, and the role of naval airpower in the Pacific from the British\, American\, and Japanese perspectives. In 2021 two of his works received honourable mentions following nomination for the inaugural award of the Sam Bateman Prize by the Australian Naval Institute. His latest publication\, Let Fall the Sakura: The Decimation of Japanese Naval Airpower\, is due for release by Naval Institute Press in the United States during the second half of 2027. A volunteer with the Society\, his other interests include politics\, international relations\, and various sports. He is 61 years of age\, and resides in Neutral Bay\, Sydney. \nDetail – \nDate and Time: 11:00am. Wednesday\, 13th. May 2026 (Sydney time) \nJoin Here\nPlease Join us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-fog-of-war-an-authors-perspective-upon-the-writing-of-military-history/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T222938Z
CREATED:20251209T222938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T222938Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Friday 1st. May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends of u3a.\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. \nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\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. \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-1st-may-2026/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233527Z
CREATED:20250102T230719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233527Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 24th. April 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-24th-april-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:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260110T004919Z
CREATED:20260110T003239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T004919Z
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SUMMARY:Admiral Vat Smith
DESCRIPTION:Overview –\nAdmiral Sir Victor ‘VAT’ Smith AC KBE CB DSC MiD RAN is widely known as the “Father” of Australia’s  Fleet Air Arm. Examining his extraordinary life\, from a thirteen year old joining the Royal Australian Naval College in 1927 to his retirement in 1975\, charts the career of a ‘stolid slow type’ of junior officer who survived being shot down twice and the sinking of Ark Royal and Canberra\, to become one of the RAN’s most consequential officers.\n\nPresenter: Graeme Lunn \nOriginally from Melbourne Graeme was a reserve naval diver while VAT Smith was still serving.  Joining the Royal Australian Naval College in 1976 he later served as a seaman officer in Melbourne and Swan before pilots course. Graeme’s Fleet Air Arm postings included HC723 and HU816 Squadrons with the venerable Wessex in its counter-terrorist role\, a tour with the Multinational Force in the Sinai and an exchange posting with the RNZN flying Wasp helicopters. After 1\,749 deck landings he joined British Airways\, where he had a 33-year career before retiring with over 22\,000 flying hours. \nGraeme is the author of the acclaimed biography of Admiral VAT Smith\, published in 2024 by Avonmore Books. \nDetail: \nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 15th. . April 2026 (Sydney time) \nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/admiral-vat-smith/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233602Z
CREATED:20250102T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233602Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 10th. April 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-10th-april-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:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233642Z
CREATED:20250102T230543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233642Z
UID:71986-1774603800-1774616400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 27th. March 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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-march-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T225152Z
CREATED:20251208T225124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T225152Z
UID:75823-1774517400-1774530000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Thursday 26th. March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends of u3a.\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. \nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\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-thursday-26th-march-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260106T002807Z
CREATED:20260105T232816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T002807Z
UID:76124-1773829800-1773837000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:The hidden staggering numbers behind Australia’s Coastal world – WW II
DESCRIPTION:Overview:  \nIn WWII\, there were 1\,993 enemy attacks around Australia. Scores of submarine and ship actions\, and many hundreds of individual enemy air actions\, from Darwin to Hobart\, from Townsville to Melbourne\, saw thousands of lives lost. Yet Aussies know little of it. \nThe battle began with German surface raiders laying mines and attacking ships. It continued with submarine actions\, and intensified with air attacks\, at their height covering thousands of kilometres of coast. \nThis talk brings the viewer into a long struggle between German and Japanese forces and those of the USA\, Britain’s and Australia’s\, that saw scores of ships sunk and thousands of lives lost. Many of the stories are tragic: from fierce actions such as the loss of the cruiser Sydney with 645 lives which went down fighting against the raider Kormoran\, to death on a quiet beach in South Australia where a mine blew up and killed two men\, to the lonely end of a priest captured by an enemy floatplane and flown away to be executed. \nSome are tales of mistakes and misadventure\, such as the bad decisions by senior defence commanders in the Sydney midget submarine raids which were remedied in part by the bravery – still unrewarded – of the small ship commanders which fought the submarines to their end. Others are newly revealed – the resolute attacks by two RAAF bombers \nPresenter: Dr Tom Lewis OAM RAN (Rtd.) – Please edit if required \nTom Lewis has combined three interesting career paths to make him one of Australia’s foremost military historians. He has integrated a 20-year RAN track\, primarily as an intelligence analyst\, with high school teaching\, and work as an historian. His 35-year writing career followed time as a journalist\, with his first publication Wrecks in Darwin Waters\, which was followed by an analysis in Darwin’s Submarine I-124 of the first successful RAN submarine action of WWII\, resulting in the sinking of the Japanese 80-man boat which still lies outside Darwin today. Zero Hour in Broome examined the second biggest air raid on Australia\, and The Submarine Six presented biographies of the six who had RAN submarines named after them. Lethality in Combat\, his most controversial work\, analysed the realities of battlefield combat\, and has just been re-published as The Truth of War. \nCarrier Attack\, an extensive technical analysis of the first Darwin air raid\, revealed many unknown aspects of that assault\, and Teddy Sheean VC chronicled not only the fight of this naval hero but the fight to get him the Victoria Cross he deserved. The Empire Strikes South\, an account of all Japanese air raids made across northern Australia\, showed the attacks were far more widespread than first thought. Atomic Salvation: “how the atomic bombs saved the lives of 30 million”\, attracted some criticism but much praise. Tom’s book on the Sydney midget submarine raid in 1942 was published in 2022. It highlighted the two-fold scandal of first the senior commanders escaping any blame for the submarines getting inside the harbour\, and not being met with sufficient measures\, and second\, that none of the small ship commanders were given honours for their sinking of two of the three. Attack on Sydney Harbour was released by Big Sky. \nIn 2023 Avonmore Books published Bombers North. This is a coverage of the Allied efforts to prosecute the war against the Japanese Empire from 1942. USAAF\, RAAF and Dutch bombers flew out of northern Australia in hundreds of missions to fight back against possible invasion.  The Sinking of HMAS Sydney was also published that year. It’s a detailed look at what it was like to live and serve on board a WWII cruiser: eating\, drinking\, working\, fighting and all. It finishes up with a detailed look at the final action of this gallant ship against the German raider Kormoran\, and an examination of the theories as to why Sydney disappeared. \nCyclone Warriors – the Armed Forces in Cyclone Tracy was released at the end of 2024 to commemorate 50 years since the disaster. The former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove wrote the introduction – he was in Darwin post-cyclone in his early days as an Army officer. \nTom is presently working on The Secret Submarine\, an analysis of the sinking of I-178 by two RAAF Beaufort bombers off Sydney in 1943. His Order of Australia medal was presented for services to naval history. \nZoom Presentation: 11:00am. Wednesday 18th. March 2026 \n(Sydney Time) \nJoin Here
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-hidden-staggering-numbers-behind-australias-coastal-world-ww-ii/
CATEGORIES:Sydney
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/images.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260313T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260313T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233725Z
CREATED:20250102T223933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233725Z
UID:71978-1773394200-1773406800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 13th. March 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-march-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260306T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T224700Z
CREATED:20251208T223352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T224700Z
UID:75821-1772789400-1772802000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 6th. March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends of u3a.\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. \nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\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\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-6th-march-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233827Z
CREATED:20250102T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233827Z
UID:71987-1772184600-1772197200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 27th. February 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-february-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:20251128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251128T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T230247Z
CREATED:20240407T230247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T230247Z
UID:69384-1764322200-1764333000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 28th. November 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-november-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251031T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251031T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T225456Z
CREATED:20240407T225456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T225456Z
UID:69381-1761903000-1761913800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 31st. October 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-31st-october-2025-2/
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:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232439Z
CREATED:20240929T232439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232439Z
UID:70808-1760693400-1760704200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 17th. October 2025
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 $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-17th-october-2025/
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:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250926T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T230052Z
CREATED:20240407T230052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T230052Z
UID:69383-1758879000-1758889800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 26th. September 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-september-2025/
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:20250829T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250829T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T225246Z
CREATED:20240407T225239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T225246Z
UID:69380-1756459800-1756470600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 29th. August 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-29th-august-2025/
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:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250601T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T231415Z
CREATED:20240407T231415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T231415Z
UID:69386-1748770200-1748781000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Sunday 1st. June 2025
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 – $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-sunday-1st-june-2025/
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:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T231222Z
CREATED:20240407T231222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T231222Z
UID:69385-1748683800-1748694600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Saturday 31st. May 2025
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 – $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-saturday-31st-may-2025/
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:20250530T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250530T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232947Z
CREATED:20240929T232947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232947Z
UID:70810-1748597400-1748608200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Friday 30th. May 2025
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 – $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-2025/
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:20250516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250516T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232149Z
CREATED:20240929T232149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232149Z
UID:70807-1747387800-1747398600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 16th. May 2025
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 $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-16th-may-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250515T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232812Z
CREATED:20240929T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232812Z
UID:70809-1747301400-1747312200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Thursday 15th. May 2025
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 – $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-thursday-15th-may-2025/
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:20250424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250424T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T224552Z
CREATED:20240407T224552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T224552Z
UID:69378-1745487000-1745497800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Thursday 24th. April 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-thursday-24th-april-2025/
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:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250328T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T225806Z
CREATED:20240407T225806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T225806Z
UID:69376-1743154200-1743165000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 28th. March 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-march-2025/
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:20250307T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250307T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T231929Z
CREATED:20240929T231929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T231929Z
UID:70806-1741339800-1741350600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 7th. March 2025
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 $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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-7th-march-2025/
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:20250228T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250228T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T224232Z
CREATED:20240407T224232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T224232Z
UID:69377-1740735000-1740745800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 28th. February 2025
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 operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\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-february-2025/
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:20220914T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220914T120000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233237Z
CREATED:20220201T023346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233237Z
UID:61005-1663151400-1663156800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Bradleys Head Tour: Sydney Harbour in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:From arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the present Port Jackson has been home to naval units. Initially ships were detached from the Royal Navy to provide Naval defence until 1859. Then followed the New South Wales Colonial Navy\, the Commonwealth Naval Force from Federation and from 1911\, the Royal Australian Navy. \nThe aim of this short walking tour on Bradleys Head where its own military history and stunning vistas combine\, our knowledgeable guides will tell stories along a timeline from first European settlement to the end of WW2. These stories of naval events from the 20th century also connect with the military and naval activity on the Harbour from the First Fleet to the establishment of the RAN. \nTour Information\nFrequency: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month February to November. \nLocation: Bradleys Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour lies at the end of Bradleys Head Road which is accessed by following Military Road from Mosman. Being part of the Sydney Harbour National Park access fees are applicable. Information is available from the NPWS website. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 20 maximum \nTime: This tour commences at 10.30am and concludes by 12.00 pm at the same point. \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the circular Navy Memorial on Bradley’s Head adjacent the mast of HMAS Sydney. \nMobility: The pathways and areas visited during this tour are generally flat and easily accessible. The total distance walked is less than one kilometre. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: The best method of travel to Bradley’s Head is motor vehicle. Car parking for a limited number of vehicles is available on the lower level adjacent the memorials. Additional parking is available a short walk away on the access road into Bradleys Head. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine\, the lack of shelter if inclement weather is forecast may determine cancellation or postponement of the tour. If this is necessary the guide will contact the tour organiser late on the previous day. A full refund will be made. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nFor questions or alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/bradleys-head-tour-sydney-harbour-in-war-and-peace-6/
LOCATION:Bradleys Head\, end of Bradleys Head Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Bradleys-Head-Tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220810T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220810T120000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233309Z
CREATED:20220201T023011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233309Z
UID:61010-1660127400-1660132800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Bradleys Head Tour: Sydney Harbour in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:From arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the present Port Jackson has been home to naval units. Initially ships were detached from the Royal Navy to provide Naval defence until 1859. Then followed the New South Wales Colonial Navy\, the Commonwealth Naval Force from Federation and from 1911\, the Royal Australian Navy. \nThe aim of this short walking tour on Bradleys Head where its own military history and stunning vistas combine\, our knowledgeable guides will tell stories along a timeline from first European settlement to the end of WW2. These stories of naval events from the 20th century also connect with the military and naval activity on the Harbour from the First Fleet to the establishment of the RAN. \nTour Information\nFrequency: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month February to November. \nLocation: Bradleys Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour lies at the end of Bradleys Head Road which is accessed by following Military Road from Mosman. Being part of the Sydney Harbour National Park access fees are applicable. Information is available from the NPWS website. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 20 maximum \nTime: This tour commences at 10.30am and concludes by 12.00 pm at the same point. \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the circular Navy Memorial on Bradley’s Head adjacent the mast of HMAS Sydney. \nMobility: The pathways and areas visited during this tour are generally flat and easily accessible. The total distance walked is less than one kilometre. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: The best method of travel to Bradley’s Head is motor vehicle. Car parking for a limited number of vehicles is available on the lower level adjacent the memorials. Additional parking is available a short walk away on the access road into Bradleys Head. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine\, the lack of shelter if inclement weather is forecast may determine cancellation or postponement of the tour. If this is necessary the guide will contact the tour organiser late on the previous day. A full refund will be made. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nFor questions or alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/bradleys-head-tour-sydney-harbour-in-war-and-peace-5/
LOCATION:Bradleys Head\, end of Bradleys Head Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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