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SUMMARY:The culture at sea & ashore of the RAN and RNZN since 1974
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nDesmond will address the dramatic and far-reaching changes that have occurred in the culture at sea and ashore of the RAN and the RN and RNZN since he joined in 1974. \nThis colourful and fully illustrated address will consider the impact on Navy culture of the changes in expectations of leadership\, the impact of the first WRANS and the later integration of women into the fleet. He will also discuss the end of the culture of heavy drinking\, the change away from the steam driven ships\, and the assertion of Australian naval traditions and the ongoing change to a more egalitarian and diverse workforce. \nWhile acknowledging the great RAN leaders of the past he will explain how and why Navy culture from last century had to change and evolve and become fit for purpose in the twenty first century. \nPresenter – Desmond Woods OAM \nDesmond Woods served for more than four decades in the RNZN\, the RN the British Army and the RAN as an education officer teaching naval and military history to junior officers.  From 2003 – 2010 he was the Course Officer for the Strategic Studies Course at the RANC. \nHe was the Military Support Officer to the Defence Community Organization in Canberra for two years before joining the staff of the RAN’s International Fleet Review in 2013.  This was followed by a year as Staff officer Centenary of Anzac (Navy) before joining CN’s personal staff as his Research Officer.  After time as a Heritage Research Officer at the RAN’s Seapower Centre in Canberra he became the Navy’s Bereavement Liaison Office. \nHe is a councilor of the Australian Naval Institute and the Australian Institute for International Affairs (ACT) a member of the United Services Institute (ACT) and is an author and a regular contributor to Australian and international naval historical journals. \nDetails \nDate and Time:         11:00am\, Wednesday 12th August 2026 (Sydney time) \nClick the link below to join the ZOOM meeting. \nJoin Here\nPlease Join us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-cvulture-at-sea-ashore-of-the-ran-and-rnzn-since-1974/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T130000
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SUMMARY:CHINA - THE AVOIDABLE WAR
DESCRIPTION:Overview –\nCHINA – THE AVOIDABLE WAR – This presentation looks at the unthinkable possibility of China invading Taiwan and how that might play out in the near future. Other areas covered are the importance of sea power to Xi Jinping\, how the USA and its allies are prepared for a conflict\, new technologies of sea warfare and ways the nations involved might be able to avoid such an unwanted war. \nPresenter – Kez Hasanic\nKez has had a lifelong interest in History and in particular military and naval history. Before retirement in 2018 he served 40 years as a history teacher\nat Kogarah High School. During that time\, he taught several students who would win the NSW Premier’s Award for HSC History\, was closely involved with the History Faculty at Sydney University for teacher training and was also involved in creating user scenarios for several historical military and naval computer simulations. \nCurrently Kez is active as a volunteer at the Australian National Maritime Museum with the museum’s speakers’ group. In addition\, he is a musician and motoring enthusiast. \nDetail –\nDate and Time: 1100\, Wednesday 15. July 2026 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Here\n  \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/china-the-avoidable-war/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232519Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 26th. June 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-26th-june-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:20260617T103000
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SUMMARY:Health support for RAN operations 1901-1976:  Past lessons for the present and future
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nThe thesis on which this presentation is based fills significant gaps in the Australian military historiography\, as to how the RAN’s health services supported its peacetime and warlike military\, diplomatic and constabulary missions operations between Federation in 1901 and the instigation of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in 1976. The imperative to this end is driven by a longstanding and ongoing misapprehension within Defence and elsewhere that the RAN’s health services only need to treat seagoing battle casualties on the same terms as their Army and Air Force counterparts. However\, Arthur Graham Butler’s seminal First World War official history explained how military health services have three inextricably linked ‘purposes’: besides providing treatment services\, they entail facilitating operational capability and returning service personnel to civilian life. This presentation describes how and why\, despite having been neglected since\, Butler’s ‘purposes’ remain relevant to the RAN’s ability to contribute to future ADF peacetime as well as warlike operations. \nPresenter: Dr Neil Westphalen \nMBBS (Adel) DipAvMed MPH PhD FRACGP FACAsM FAFOEM (RACP) psc \nCommander\, Royal Australian Navy \n Dr Neil Westphalen graduated from the University of Adelaide as a medical practitioner in 1985 and joined the RAN in 1987. His postgraduate qualifications include Fellowships in general practice\, occupational and environmental medicine and aerospace medicine\, a Master of Public Health from Curtin University and a Diploma of Aviation Medicine via King’s College London. He is also a RAN Staff College graduate and was a awarded a history PhD from UNSW Canberra in June 2025\, entitled ‘Constant Care: health support for Australian naval operations 1901-1976’. \nCommander Westphalen’s seagoing service included Swan\, Stalwart\, Success\, Sydney\, Perth\, Manoora and Choules\, during which he undertook DAMASK VII\, RIMPAC 1996\, TANAGER\, RELEX II\, GEMSBOK\, TALISMAN SABRE 2007 and RENDERSAFE 2014. His clinical roles ashore included Cerberus and Penguin\, thence Kuttabul\, Albatross\, Stirling and the Submarine and Underwater Medicine Unit—West as Senior Medical Officer. Staff positions included Director Health at what became Joint Operations Command\, Director Navy Occupational and Environmental Health\, Director of Navy Health\, Staff Officer 1 Medical Employment Classification Advisory and Review Services\, and Fleet Medical Officer. On transferring to the RAN Reserve in 2016\, Commander Westphalen undertook staff roles for Exercise KAKADU 16\, the Director-General Navy Safety and Environment Policy Coordination\, and the Navy Personnel Career Management Agency. \nNeil is widowed\, with three children and his first grandchild. \nDetail: \nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 17h. June 2026 (Sydney time) \nPlease join us.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/health-support-for-ran-operations-1901-1976-past-lessons-for-the-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260605T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260605T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233116Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Friday 5th. June 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-5th-june-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:20260604T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T231151Z
CREATED:20251206T231121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T231151Z
UID:75812-1780565400-1780578000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Thursday 4th. June 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-4th-june-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:20260601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260601T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232759Z
CREATED:20250102T233252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232759Z
UID:71988-1780306200-1780318800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Monday 1st. June 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-monday-1st-june-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:20260531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260531T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233240Z
CREATED:20250102T233105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233240Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Sunday 31st. 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-sunday-31st-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:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233320Z
CREATED:20250102T232805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233320Z
UID:71990-1780047000-1780059600@navyhistory.au
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T230851Z
CREATED:20251206T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T230851Z
UID:75810-1779960600-1779973200@navyhistory.au
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
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:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233403Z
CREATED:20250102T224538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233403Z
UID:71976-1778837400-1778850000@navyhistory.au
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
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:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195958Z
CREATED:20260111T232915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T195958Z
UID:76156-1778670000-1778673600@navyhistory.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T222938Z
CREATED:20251209T222938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T222938Z
UID:75830-1777627800-1777640400@navyhistory.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233527Z
CREATED:20250102T230719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233527Z
UID:71985-1777023000-1777035600@navyhistory.au
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
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:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260110T004919Z
CREATED:20260110T003239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T004919Z
UID:76148-1776249000-1776258000@navyhistory.au
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Picture-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T233602Z
CREATED:20250102T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T233602Z
UID:71977-1775813400-1775826000@navyhistory.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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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:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260110T000156Z
CREATED:20250205T003009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000156Z
UID:72355-1771412400-1771421400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:The Lost Gold from HMS Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nThis is a fascinating and hair-raising story about the search and recovery of more than five tons of Russian gold bullion\, lost when HMS Edinburgh sank in 244m of ice-cold sea off Murmansk in 1942 \nHear what happened during the action leading to the ship’s sinking and about the groundbreaking 1981 salvage that when bad weather finally forced the cessation of the diving operation\, 431 of 465 ingots had been recovered. At the time the haul was worth more than £40\,000\,000 (in 2020 worth around £140\,000\,000). This bullion recovery project created a world record in deep diving. A further 29 bars were brought up in 1986 bringing the total to 460. \nImage of ship acknowledgment:  IWM (A 6160) \nImage of gold bar acknowledgment – https://news.nestia.com/detail/-/4645349 \nPresenter: Gillian Lewis \nGillian joined the Australian National Maritime Museum as a volunteer guide in 2008 after retiring from a successful sales career at CSR Building Products. She has been an ANMM Speaker for six years\, developing presentations and speaking to community groups. \nWith a family history in the merchant and Royal Australian Navies\, Gillian has a special interest in the loss of HMAS Sydney (II) in 1941. She has volunteered to search genealogical databases for living relatives of the Sydney crew to assist with DNA identification. She also has an interest in WWI history\, particularly the Western Front\, and is a passionate traveller who has visited over 120 countries. \nDetail: \nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 12th. March 2025 (Sydney time) \nJoin the Link\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-lost-gold-from-hms-edinbrugh/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20250830T003155Z
CREATED:20250827T060310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003155Z
UID:74644-1763548200-1763555400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge  Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Overview –\nAlthough the transformation of Sydney’s public transport in the 1920s was a city-wide project\, the single aspect which caught the public’s attention was the building of the bridge across the harbour. From late 1928 until August 1930 the people of the city watched the two halves of the arch reach out from north and south\, hoping that the engineers knew what they were doing and that the steel arms would meet in the middle. This talk looks specifically at just the building of the arch and the sophisticated creeper cranes which made it all happen. \n Presenter – Bill Phippen\n Bill Phippen is a qualified civil engineer who late in his career moved into history and engineering heritage.  He has had five books published – The Hawkesbury River Railway Bridges\, By Muscle of Man and Horse\, building the railway under Sydney 1916-1932\, from Eddy Avenue to Menin Gate – the Great Sydney Station Honour Board\, The Timber Truss Railway Bridges of NSW\, and Steam at its Pinnacle – the photography of Norman Joseph Read. His current research effort is the centenary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge whose construction began in 1922. \nThe Hawkesbury River Railway Bridges received the Colin Crisp Award for documentation of heritage from Engineers Australia in 2019. \nBill was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2013 for service to people with disability through the charity Technical Aid to the Disabled. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia. \nHe has recently become a volunteer guide at the Australian National Maritime Museum and joined their speakers’ panel. \nDetail – \nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 19th. November 2025 (Sydney time) \nJoin Here\nPlease join us.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/construction-of-the-sydney-harbour-bridge-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T123000
DTSTAMP:20250830T012759Z
CREATED:20250827T054416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T012759Z
UID:74643-1761129000-1761136200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Fairmile Launches in the RAN
DESCRIPTION:Overview –\nAndrew will address a lesser-known aspect of Australia’s naval history during World War II: the short-lived story of the Fairmile ‘B’ Motor Launches that served in the RAN from 1942-47.  While battles in the Pacific conjure images of corvettes\, destroyers and cruisers\, the nimble and versatile Fairmiles played a key role in supporting operations around Australia’s vulnerable northern coastline\, often into enemy-held territory. \nHe will cover the rationale for acquiring these boats\, where and how they were built and the capabilities they provided\, manned largely by RAN Volunteer Reserves.  Training at a dedicated Fairmile School in Sydney preceded their deployment to separate flotillas located at key Australian ports\, as well as in hostile locations close to the enemy in New Guinea.  The boats were small\, and the crews often had to deal with mechanical failures and the constant threat of attack.  Living conditions onboard these cramped little ships were tough and maintaining morale was challenging\, yet their crews displayed remarkable resilience and dedication.  Some first-hand accounts from those who served in these ships will add to the unusual Fairmile story. \nPresenter – Andrew Mackinnon\nAndrew joined the Royal Australian Naval College in 1963 and served in a variety of exciting Seaman Officer command and management roles and spent 38 varied and rewarding years in uniform at sea and ashore\, including command of the patrol boat HMAS Wollongong and Navy’s shore establishments at HMAS Cairns and HMAS Coonawarra\, and later as Defence Adviser in New Zealand. \nHe is a former Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist officer.  In 2001 he joined the Australian Public Service and served a further 17 years in Navy Headquarters\, as the Director Navy Infrastructure Plans. For the next 16 years he worked as the Director of Navy Infrastructure Plans in Navy Headquarters in Canberra.  After settling in Melbourne in 2017\, he took the opportunity to broaden his interest in naval history by joining the Naval Historical Society of Australia\, and in early 2021 he became the President of the Victoria Chapter. He has helped articulate the naval community’s interests in preserving Osborne House (the site of the first RAN College in 1913-14) and the associated Maritime Museum Collection in Geelong and hopes to assist in rationalising the content and display of naval museum assets held in Victoria. \nDetail\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 22nd. October 2025 (Sydney time) \n Please Join
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/fairmile-launches-in-the-ran/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232439Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20250730T005607Z
CREATED:20250730T004654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T005607Z
UID:74456-1758105000-1758112200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Inoue Shigeyoshi and the Air Power Navy
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nIn January 1941 Vice-Admiral Inoue Shigeyoshi of the Imperial Japanese Navy issued a call for a radical change of Japanese naval policy\, including the abolition of the construction of the Yamato-class super-battleship program then underway. Arguing that traditionalists within the Navy were reacting blindly to American naval rearmament plans\, Inoue\, one of the senior airpower advocates within the IJN\, argued that control of the air and thus the sea could be achieved by a land-based air force without the need for surface ships\, including Japan’s own aircraft-carrier fleet. \nThis podcast will explore Inoue’s proposal and its reception by renowned American post-war historian Mark Peattie\, detailing Inoue’s ideas on the domination of naval warfare by aircraft in partnership with submarines\, and the applicability of his ideas to Japan’s military situation in the Second World War. After due and fair consideration\, Peattie characterised Inoue’s concept as overly simplistic misunderstanding of carrier warfare. Did the circumstances which prevailed following the great carrier battles of 1942 support this view\, or was Inoue correct in believing that Japan’s situation demanded such a far-sighted solution. \nPresenter – Angus Britts \nAngus is a qualified historian who has authored three 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 research involve the development of the ‘Singapore Strategy’ from 1921 – 1942\, and the rise of airpower at sea during the same period. A volunteer with the Society\, his other interest include politics\, international relations\, and the ongoing trials and tribulations of Australia’s national cricket and rugby teams. He is 57 years of age\, and resides in Neutral Bay\, Sydney. \nCurrently writing his latest book Let Fall the Sakura: The Decimation of Japanese Naval Airpower on behalf of Naval Institute Press in the United States\, current NHSA member Angus Britts will deliver the podcast. \nDetail –\nDate and Time: – 1100\, Wednesday 17th. September 2025 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/inoue-shigeyoshi-and-the-air-power-navy/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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