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SUMMARY:The Navy Graves Project
DESCRIPTION:Overview: – \nLearn about the Naval History of Australia one sailor at a time \nHear about the future of this living archive and how you can help it to grow to suit the needs of naval historians\, family historians and the Society. \nJoin Mark as he leads us through the creation of the website\, why & how. \nSee how we research\, record\, remember. \nWhy every story has value \nLearn how to find individuals\, discover little known stories \nDiscover the wealth of stories and men left behind by different navies\, \nSee wars by the individuals who fought them. \nLearn how to add people to the program. \nPresenter – Mark Fleming\nFounder of the Naval Graves Project. Why he has spent 30 years collecting stories of the officers and men & women of the navies who touched Australia. \n Detail –\nDate and Time:1100\, Sunday 23rd.  August 2026 (Sydney time)\nJoin Here\nPlease Join us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-navy-graves-project/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260828T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232356Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232356Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 28th. August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-28th-august-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232249Z
CREATED:20250102T224928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232249Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 11th. September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-11th-september-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260916T110000
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SUMMARY:Code Breaking by Australia in World War II and the Coastal Watchers
DESCRIPTION:Overview: –  \nThis is a specific area of Australian and Allied Naval and Military History that until recently was not widely known about\, due to the secrecy oath that the men and many women who were involved were required to sign. Their stories and their extraordinary contribution they made to winning the war finally in the Pacific\, has only relatively recently been revealed in the public domain. \nIn 1942\, General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Australia facing a triumphant Japanese advance. Recognizing that intel information would win or lose the Pacific War\, he immediately ordered the creation of what became known as the Central Bureau. This joint American-Australian signals intelligence organisation became the engine room of Allied strategy in conjunction with the Fleet Radio Unit in Melbourne (FRUMEL). \nMacArthur directly relied on this intelligence to leapfrog enemy strongholds and execute his iconic island-hopping campaign including victories by Australian forces. In addition\, the extraordinary story of Captain Eric Nave RAN\, will be covered\, who was a pioneer in breaking Imperial Japanese Navy codes and laying the groundwork for Allied Naval intelligence during World War II. \nThe presentation also links these backroom cryptographic breakthroughs with the extremely heroic\, frontline reconnaissance of the Coastwatchers and who rescued many Allied service personnel\, including a young U.S. Naval Officer who went on to become President of the United States. Operating deep behind enemy lines\, this perilous network provided the real-time naval and aerial warnings that validated Central Bureau’s intercepts. Together\, these two entities formed an invisible shield that saved Australia and secured Allied naval supremacy in the Pacific. \n  \nPresenter – Nigel Rogers \nNigel Rogers spent most of his career\, some thirty years\, with Citi/Citibank\, the US Global Bank Headquartered in New York. Nigel worked in various senior positions and was based in London\, Zürich\, Switzerland\, and Edinburgh\, and he travelled extensively with work throughout the world. Nigel retired and emigrated from the UK to Perth\, Western Australia\, following his marriage to Dr Heather Rogers in July 2012\, after the loss of his first wife. \nIn retirement\, one of Nigel’s main interests is in Naval and Military History. Nigel was elected President of the Naval Historical Society of Australia – WA Chapter\, in September 2020\, following the retirement of Dr George Carter (RAN Rtd.). Nigel has now stepped down from that role as President of the WA Chapter. \nNigel was the `Resident Historian’ at Capital Community Radio in Perth: https://capitalcommunityradio.com/interviews.html and undertook research to give Naval and Military History talks on the radio\, as well as at meetings of various Societies and Institutions. Nigel is a Knight of Justice and the Almoner of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller in the WA Priory\, whose main objective is to raise funds for the homeless in Perth\, WA. \nNigel’s interest in Naval History stems from inheriting his father’s collection of Naval History books and hearing his father’s stories about his Royal Navy Service throughout World War II\, that included serving in the Atlantic\, the Mediterranean and on the island of Malta during the Siege in World War II. \nDetail\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 16th. September 2026 (Sydney time) \nJoin Here\nPlease Join us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/code-breaking-by-australia-in-world-war-ii-and-the-coastal-watcher/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232208Z
CREATED:20250102T231318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232208Z
UID:71982-1790328600-1790341200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 25th. September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-25th-september-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260730T034919Z
CREATED:20260730T034747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T034919Z
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SUMMARY:The Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937
DESCRIPTION:Overview: –  \nThe Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937 are among the most misunderstood and misrepresented elements of the interwar naval arms control architecture.  Far from being the short-sighted acts of appeasement they are commonly portrayed to be\, these agreements represented a logical and sensible approach by Britain to resolve the seemingly impossible strategic dilemmas facing the British Empire at that time\, and to shape their environment by directing German naval development in a direction least-threatening to British interests. \nThis presentation will explore the history of the agreements\, starting with the breakdown of the Versailles restrictions following the failure of the 1932 World Disarmament Conference.  It will include the extensive negotiations that took place following the 1935 agreement to convert a brief and ambiguous Exchange of Notes into a practical arrangement\, as well as the protracted negotiations conducted with Germany (and the parallel interdependent talks with the USSR) to reach a compromise that would allow the extension of the 1936 London Naval Treaty provisions to Germany.  Finally\, this presentation will address the progressive deconstruction of the agreements as Europe descended towards World War Two. \nAlong the way\, this presentation will explore a number of other aspects of the agreements\, such as why\, after the ravages wrought by U-boats in World War I\, Great Britain allowed an exception which permitted Germany to build up to parity in submarines\, what these potential enemies hoped to achieve from the agreements\, and how the agreements contained the seeds of their own demise. \n Presenter –  \nDr David Chessum served for 23 years as a Weapon Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy\, including two tours of duty as a Head of Department on Leander class frigates\, and attendance at the Australian Command and Staff College in Canberra.  Since leaving the RNZN David has been employed as a Chartered Professional Engineer in both consulting and Government roles\, with a key focus on naval engineering and system safety. \nIn parallel with his engineering career\, David has compiled a comprehensive academic record\, completing five degrees in a variety of disciplines.  Since 2004\, David has focused on research into the Interwar Naval Arms Control process\, and the interactions between that process and naval strategy\, naval architecture\, and force structure.  This research\, which has included extensive archival research in the United Kingdom\, US\, France\, Australia and New Zealand\, is the foundation of his PhD thesis completed at the University of New South Wales.  His current major project is the transformation of that thesis into a book for publication. \nDavid is Vice-President of the Nepean Naval and Maritime Museum\, and a volunteer tour guide on ex-HMAS Vampire\, and ex-HMAS Onslow at the Australian National Maritime Museum. \nDetail –\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 14th. October 2026 (Sydney time)\nJoin Here\nPlease Join us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-anglo-german-naval-agreements-of-1935-and-1937/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Sydney
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T231858Z
CREATED:20250102T225208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T231858Z
UID:71974-1792143000-1792155600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 16th October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-16th-october-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232058Z
CREATED:20250102T232118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232058Z
UID:71981-1793352600-1793365200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 30th. October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-30th-october-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261113T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T232022Z
CREATED:20250102T225427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232022Z
UID:71972-1794562200-1794574800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 13th. November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-13th-november-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261127T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T231612Z
CREATED:20250102T232330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T231612Z
UID:71980-1795771800-1795784400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 27th. November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG \nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-27th-november-2026/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T002342Z
CREATED:20260508T002342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T002342Z
UID:77367-1802424600-1802437200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 12th February 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-12th-frbruary-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270226T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T002649Z
CREATED:20260508T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T002649Z
UID:77368-1803634200-1803646800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 26th. February 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-26th-february-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T011926Z
CREATED:20260508T011851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T011926Z
UID:77382-1804843800-1804856400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 12th. March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-12th-march-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T010059Z
CREATED:20260508T010059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T010059Z
UID:77373-1805448600-1805461200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 19th. March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-19th-march-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270416T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T012216Z
CREATED:20260508T012216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T012216Z
UID:77383-1807867800-1807880400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 16th. April 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-16th-april-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270430T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T003512Z
CREATED:20260508T003512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T003512Z
UID:77370-1809077400-1809090000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 30th. April 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-30th-april-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270514T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T003754Z
CREATED:20260508T003754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T003754Z
UID:77375-1810287000-1810299600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 14th. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-14th-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T012629Z
CREATED:20260508T012629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T012629Z
UID:77384-1811496600-1811509200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 28th. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-28th-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270530T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T032305Z
CREATED:20260508T032305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T032305Z
UID:77411-1811669400-1811682000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Sunday 30th. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-friday-30th-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T032543Z
CREATED:20260508T032543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T032543Z
UID:77412-1811755800-1811768400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Monday 31st. May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-monday-31st-may-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T032806Z
CREATED:20260508T032806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T032806Z
UID:77413-1811842200-1811854800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Tuesday 1st. June 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-monday-1st-june-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270611T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004032Z
CREATED:20260508T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004032Z
UID:77371-1812706200-1812718800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 11th. June 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-11th-june-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013021Z
CREATED:20260508T013021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013021Z
UID:77385-1813915800-1813928400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 25th. June 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-25th-june-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270813T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004431Z
CREATED:20260508T004431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004431Z
UID:77378-1818149400-1818162000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 13th. August 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-13th-august-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270827T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013311Z
CREATED:20260508T013311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013311Z
UID:77386-1819359000-1819371600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 27th. August 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-27th-august-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270910T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004632Z
CREATED:20260508T004632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004632Z
UID:77379-1820568600-1820581200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 10th. September 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-10th-september-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013440Z
CREATED:20260508T013440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013440Z
UID:77389-1821778200-1821790800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 24th. September 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-28th-september-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271015T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T004822Z
CREATED:20260508T004822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004822Z
UID:77372-1823592600-1823605200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 15th. October 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-15th-october-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271029T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T013547Z
CREATED:20260508T013547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T013547Z
UID:77388-1824802200-1824814800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 29th. October 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-29th-october-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Cockatoo-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T005044Z
CREATED:20260508T005044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005044Z
UID:77380-1826011800-1826024400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 12th. November 2027
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $90 per person. Groups of 10 or more $85\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-12th-november-2027/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR