The Fall of Singapore

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Overview February 15th this year, marked the 81st anniversary of when General Arthur Percival, the commander of all Allied forces in Singapore, formally surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army, under the command

Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise, West – 26 May 2023

King Street Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

Frequency: Last Friday of March, May, July, September and November  2023 This cruise provides an opportunity to learn more about a selection of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and

Heroes of the Navy

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Overview Heroes of the Navy" argues that there are many unrecognised heroes of the Australian force who deserve further recognition. Some are quite well known. Hec. Waller, for example, commanded

The HMAS Sydney versus SMS Emden Battle

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Overview: - In the first months of WW1 the RAN scored its first naval victory against the crack German light cruiser SMS Emden. This presentation will highlight the story of

From Wives & Sweethearts to Comrades in Arms

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Overview: - This is the story of how women came to be in the Royal Australian Navy, of some of the people who made that possible and some who tried to

Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise, East – 25 August 2023

King Street Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

This cruise provides an opportunity to learn more about a selection of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour. The places you will see and learn

Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise, West – 29 September 2023

King Street Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

This cruise provides an opportunity to learn more about a selection of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present, especially during