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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 31st. October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-31st-october-2025-2/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T123000
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SUMMARY:Fairmile Launches in the RAN
DESCRIPTION:Overview –\nAndrew will address a lesser-known aspect of Australia’s naval history during World War II: the short-lived story of the Fairmile ‘B’ Motor Launches that served in the RAN from 1942-47.  While battles in the Pacific conjure images of corvettes\, destroyers and cruisers\, the nimble and versatile Fairmiles played a key role in supporting operations around Australia’s vulnerable northern coastline\, often into enemy-held territory. \nHe will cover the rationale for acquiring these boats\, where and how they were built and the capabilities they provided\, manned largely by RAN Volunteer Reserves.  Training at a dedicated Fairmile School in Sydney preceded their deployment to separate flotillas located at key Australian ports\, as well as in hostile locations close to the enemy in New Guinea.  The boats were small\, and the crews often had to deal with mechanical failures and the constant threat of attack.  Living conditions onboard these cramped little ships were tough and maintaining morale was challenging\, yet their crews displayed remarkable resilience and dedication.  Some first-hand accounts from those who served in these ships will add to the unusual Fairmile story. \nPresenter – Andrew Mackinnon\nAndrew joined the Royal Australian Naval College in 1963 and served in a variety of exciting Seaman Officer command and management roles and spent 38 varied and rewarding years in uniform at sea and ashore\, including command of the patrol boat HMAS Wollongong and Navy’s shore establishments at HMAS Cairns and HMAS Coonawarra\, and later as Defence Adviser in New Zealand. \nHe is a former Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist officer.  In 2001 he joined the Australian Public Service and served a further 17 years in Navy Headquarters\, as the Director Navy Infrastructure Plans. For the next 16 years he worked as the Director of Navy Infrastructure Plans in Navy Headquarters in Canberra.  After settling in Melbourne in 2017\, he took the opportunity to broaden his interest in naval history by joining the Naval Historical Society of Australia\, and in early 2021 he became the President of the Victoria Chapter. He has helped articulate the naval community’s interests in preserving Osborne House (the site of the first RAN College in 1913-14) and the associated Maritime Museum Collection in Geelong and hopes to assist in rationalising the content and display of naval museum assets held in Victoria. \nDetail\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 22nd. October 2025 (Sydney time) \n Please Join
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/fairmile-launches-in-the-ran/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T123000
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 17th. October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-17th-october-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250926T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T230052Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 26th. September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-26th-september-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20250730T005607Z
CREATED:20250730T004654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T005607Z
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SUMMARY:Inoue Shigeyoshi and the Air Power Navy
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nIn January 1941 Vice-Admiral Inoue Shigeyoshi of the Imperial Japanese Navy issued a call for a radical change of Japanese naval policy\, including the abolition of the construction of the Yamato-class super-battleship program then underway. Arguing that traditionalists within the Navy were reacting blindly to American naval rearmament plans\, Inoue\, one of the senior airpower advocates within the IJN\, argued that control of the air and thus the sea could be achieved by a land-based air force without the need for surface ships\, including Japan’s own aircraft-carrier fleet. \nThis podcast will explore Inoue’s proposal and its reception by renowned American post-war historian Mark Peattie\, detailing Inoue’s ideas on the domination of naval warfare by aircraft in partnership with submarines\, and the applicability of his ideas to Japan’s military situation in the Second World War. After due and fair consideration\, Peattie characterised Inoue’s concept as overly simplistic misunderstanding of carrier warfare. Did the circumstances which prevailed following the great carrier battles of 1942 support this view\, or was Inoue correct in believing that Japan’s situation demanded such a far-sighted solution. \nPresenter – Angus Britts \nAngus is a qualified historian who has authored three books about military history\, the third of which\, Ikara: Australia’s Cold War Wonder Weapon\, has been published on behalf of the Naval Historical Society of Australia. His principal areas of research involve the development of the ‘Singapore Strategy’ from 1921 – 1942\, and the rise of airpower at sea during the same period. A volunteer with the Society\, his other interest include politics\, international relations\, and the ongoing trials and tribulations of Australia’s national cricket and rugby teams. He is 57 years of age\, and resides in Neutral Bay\, Sydney. \nCurrently writing his latest book Let Fall the Sakura: The Decimation of Japanese Naval Airpower on behalf of Naval Institute Press in the United States\, current NHSA member Angus Britts will deliver the podcast. \nDetail –\nDate and Time: – 1100\, Wednesday 17th. September 2025 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/inoue-shigeyoshi-and-the-air-power-navy/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250829T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250829T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T225246Z
CREATED:20240407T225239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T225246Z
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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 29th. August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-29th-august-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T133000
DTSTAMP:20250327T233949Z
CREATED:20250327T232745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T233949Z
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SUMMARY:Developments in Nuclear Power Generation
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nThis presentation reviews the latest developments in large reactors\, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)\, Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs)\, Advanced Reactors and Nuclear-powered Submarines. \nWhat is the status of these technologies and how can they be deployed in Australia? \nPresenter: Tony Irwin FIEAust MIET FAIE CPEng \nTony Irwin is a Chartered Engineer\, Technical Director of SMR Nuclear Technology Pty Ltd and Chair of Engineers Australia Sydney Division Nuclear Engineering Panel. Tony worked for British Energy in the UK for more than thirty years commissioning and operating 8 nuclear power reactors. \nIn 1999 he moved to Australia and joined ANSTO where he managed fuel strategies and provided advice on nuclear issues to the Federal Government. He was subsequently appointed as Commissioning Reactor Manager and then the first Reactor Manager of ANSTO’s new OPAL research reactor. Tony is now a Consultant. Tony is an Honorary Associate Professor and principal lecturer for Nuclear Reactors and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle at the ANU. \n Details: \nDate and Time: 1100\, Wednesday 13th. August 2025 (Sydney time) \nClick the link below to join the ZOOM meeting. \nJoin the Link\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/developments-in-nuclear-power-generation/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250716T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250716T123000
DTSTAMP:20250417T005347Z
CREATED:20250417T003417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T005347Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Atlantic 1939 - 1945
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \n From 1939 to 1945 the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest running battle of the Second World War. German submarines worked furiously to sink convoys that shipped crucial supplies to Europe. \nMeanwhile the Allies had to win this battle or lose the war! More than 70\,000 Allied seamen\, merchant mariners and airmen lost their lives while over 30\,000 German U-Boat sailors perished. This presentation covers the desperate struggle that spanned an ocean. \nPresenter – Kez Hasanic\nKez has had a lifelong interest in History and in particular military and naval history. Before retirement in 2018 he served 40 years as a history teacher at Kogarah High School. During that time\, he taught several students who would win the NSW Premier’s Award for HSC History\, was closely involved with the History Faculty at Sydney University for teacher training and was also involved in creating user scenarios for several historical military and naval computer simulations. \nCurrently Kez is active as a volunteer at the Australian National Maritime Museum with the museum’s speakers’ group. In addition\, he is a musician and motoring enthusiast. \n Detail\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 16. July 2025 (Sydney time) \nJoin the Session\n\nPlease join us.\n\n  \nPlease join us.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/battle-of-the-atlantic-1939-1945/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T170000
DTSTAMP:20250228T001201Z
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UID:72570-1750233600-1750266000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:The Story of HMAS NIRIMBA - Apprentices from 1956 to 1966.
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nThe RAN began training its own trades apprentices in July 1956 at HMAS NIRIMBA. The decision to train its own apprentices was due to a severe shortage of transfers of skilled artificers from the Royal Navy and dwindling enlistments of qualified Australian tradesmen. These tradesmen shortages were largely due to a severe global skills shortage in the post WW2 recovery and boom period\, very much like Australia is experiencing in 2025. The RAN’s apprenticeship scheme was highly sought after and in its first decade produced highly skilled tradesmen for the RAN’s expanding modernised fleet of mainly steam powered ships and its new Fleet Arm. \nThis presentation by Bill Marcroft\, a former NIRIMBA apprentice and later Marine Engineer Officer\, looks at NIRIMBA “the place” and the diverse range of activities that made the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE) such a success during its first decade of operation. Many previously unseen photos will provide a graphic understanding of what life was like for the young sixteen- to twenty-year-old apprentices during their four years of intensive training before joining The Fleet. \nThe PowerPoint style trip down memory lane of “NIRIMBA the place” is based mainly on photos from Bill’s own collection along with others generously provided by the large cohort of ex NIRIMBA apprentices\, mainly from the period covering 1956 to 1966. \nPresenter – Bill Marcroft\n\nL. “Bill” Marcroft was born at Broken NSW and moved to Manly NSW when he was eight. At sixteen he joined the Royal Australian Navy in July 1963 and along with eighty-three other apprentices\, this being the fifteenth intake to NIRIMBA since the start of the RAN’s apprenticeship scheme in July 1956. Following six months basic training\, he was selected to be an Engineroom Artificer Apprentice (ERAA). With his originally scheduled training time at NIRIMBA reduced from the normal four years to three and a half years he commenced his sea-time on HMAS VAMPIRE in January 1967\, still as an apprentice\, a posting that lasted four years\, before leaving as a fully qualified ERA2 with an Engine Room Ticket.\n\nSubsequent postings were to HMA Ships STALWART\, PENGUIN\, ANZAC (2)\, CERBERUS (for CMPT4 Q Course)\, MELBOURNE\, KUTTABUL (for Naval Support Command)\, MELBOURNE\, BRISBANE. \nCommissioned in 1980 and off to the UK for the Marine Engineer Special Duties Officer Course (MESDOC) with training at RNC GREENWICH and RNEC Manadon along with gas turbines training. Back in Australia in 1981\, two years at FHQ\, then to HMAS TORRENS as the Deputy MEO for two years. Bill’s final posting was HMAS KUTTABUL for Naval Support Command\, serving at the Navy Supply Centre\, Zetland as the FREEMANTLE Class Rotatable Pool Manager. \nAfter resigning in 1985\, Bill worked for the startup high technology filtration company Memtec Ltd\, initially as the Production Manager and later as the Quality Assurance Manager closely involved with several Defence related contracts for Navy\, Army and Air Force\, which also included participation in Defence’s 1990 Industrial Mobilisation Course. From 1992 to 2001 Bill was the Quality Assurance Manager at Howden Australia\, supplying large high technology fans for coal-fired power stations\, mines\, steelworks and other major engineering projects. From 2002 to 2011 with Moody International Bill coordinated and managed the provision of inspection and expediting services both locally and globally for numerous major oil and gas\, mining and renewables projects taking place around Australia. \nDetail – \nDate and Time: – 1100\, Wednesday 18th. June 2025 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/the-story-of-hmas-nirimba-apprentices-from-1956-to-1966-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250601T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T231415Z
CREATED:20240407T231415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T231415Z
UID:69386-1748770200-1748781000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Sunday 1st. June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-sunday-1st-june-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T231222Z
CREATED:20240407T231222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T231222Z
UID:69385-1748683800-1748694600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Saturday 31st. May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-saturday-31st-may-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250530T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250530T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232947Z
CREATED:20240929T232947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232947Z
UID:70810-1748597400-1748608200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Friday 30th. May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-friday-30th-may-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250516T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232149Z
CREATED:20240929T232149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232149Z
UID:70807-1747387800-1747398600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 16th. May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-16th-may-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250515T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T232812Z
CREATED:20240929T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T232812Z
UID:70809-1747301400-1747312200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Under Japanese Attack 1942\, Anniversary Cruise - Thursday 15th. May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nThe 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However\, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. \nThis cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack. \nYour cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31st May&1st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir. \nCome join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sydney-under-japanese-attack-1942-anniversary-cruise-thursday-15th-may-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250514T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250514T000000
DTSTAMP:20250318T223351Z
CREATED:20250227T230134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T223351Z
UID:72499-1747180800-1747180800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Sir John Franklin\, Artic Explorer\, Governor of Tasmania
DESCRIPTION: Overview:\nSir John and Lady Jane Franklin became emblematic of the Victorian age. He was considered to be a successful and heroic explorer and she to be a Governor’s lady and simple and devoted naval wife. The truth is considerably more complicated and more tragic. \n Presenter – Desmond Woods MSc OAM\n Desmond Woods served for more than four decades in the RNZN\, the RN the British Army and the RAN as an education officer teaching naval and military history to junior officers.  From 2003 – 2010 he was the Course Officer for the Strategic Studies Course at the RANC. \nHe was the Military Support Officer to the Defence Community Organization in Canberra for two years before joining the staff of the RAN’s International Fleet Review in 2013.  This was followed by a year as Staff officer Centenary of Anzac (Navy) before joining CN’s personal staff as his Research Officer.  After time as a Heritage Research Officer at the RAN’s Seapower Centre in Canberra he became the Navy’s Bereavement Liaison Office. \nHe is a councilor of the Australian Naval Institute and the Australian Institute for International Affairs (ACT) a member of the United Services Institute (ACT) and is an author and a regular contributor to Australian and international naval historical journals. \nDetails\nDate and Time:         11:00am\, Tuesday 14th May 2025 (Sydney time)\nClick the link below to join the ZOOM meeting.\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/sir-john-franklin-artic-explorer-governor-of-tasmania/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/A010380_246x550-e1740697231403.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250424T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T224552Z
CREATED:20240407T224552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T224552Z
UID:69378-1745487000-1745497800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Thursday 24th. April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-thursday-24th-april-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20250311T022718Z
CREATED:20250201T232053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T022718Z
UID:72341-1744801200-1744812000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Hollywood (Repatriation) Hospital\, Perth WA.
DESCRIPTION:Overview – \nAs we approach ANZAC day\, this presentation reminds us of the important role that hospitals have played in Australia to care for the sick and wounded of our Defence Forces\, who have been involved in active combat service in War Zones. The focus will be specifically on the history of the Hollywood Military Repatriation Hospital in Perth – Western Australia\, which was first established in early 1941. \nAll the wards are named after recipients of either the Victoria Cross or the George Cross and who had some connection to Western Australia. A description of some of the recipients of these medals for valour will also be covered. \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\, and then retired from this position in September 2024. \nNigel is the `Resident Historian’ at Capital Community Radio in Perth: https://capitalcommunityradio.com/interviews.html and undertakes 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 Commander of Grace 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 father joined the British Diplomatic Service after the War in 1946\, with a first posting to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, where Nigel was born. Nigel then spent many years living in and visiting many countries in the world with his parents. Nigel’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. April 2025 (Sydney time) \nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/hollywood-repatriation-hospital-perth-wa/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250328T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T225806Z
CREATED:20240407T225806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T225806Z
UID:69376-1743154200-1743165000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, West - Friday 28th. March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise west of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. The sites you will see and learn about include HMAS Waterhen\, Cockatoo Island\, Spectacle Island and Snapper Island. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \n The Cockatoo Island Dockyard built over 38 RAN ships and during WW II completed 31 major battle damage repairs to warships. \nThe Spectacle Island Armament Depot once held 1\,000 tons of high explosive RAN ammunition and was central to resupply operations in Sydney. \nThe Sea Cadet Company once based on Snapper Island provided training for young boys and girls with many joining the RAN. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-west-friday-28th-march-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250312T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250312T143000
DTSTAMP:20250128T002545Z
CREATED:20250127T224110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T002545Z
UID:72282-1741775400-1741789800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Malta: A Childhood Under Siege
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nMargaret Staples was nine years old at the beginning of 1939 when her father\, Major Sam Staples\, was posted to the British colony of Malta with the Royal Engineers. With swimming every day\, blue skies and balmy weather\, Margaret and her four siblings thought they were in paradise. \nEverything changed when WWII broke out. Hitler wanted to take control of Malta for its strategic position\, right in the middle of the Mediterranean. To this end\, the Axis powers dropped more bombs on this tiny island than anywhere else on the planet. When that didn’t work\, they decided to sink all the supply ships and force capitulation through starvation.As Garrison Engineer\, Sam was in charge of all building works on the island. When war broke out he was asked to turn some tunnels under Valletta into a large bunker from which the Allies could safely run the war. Every military installation on the surface was being flattened by enemy bombs. This challenging\, top secret assignment took nearly three years to complete.Linda’s book Malta: A Childhood Under Siege is the story of one family of seven surviving in a war zone\, through the eyes of her mother Margaret \nPresenter:\nLinda Peek is a writer\, blogger and businesswoman. Born in the United Kingdom\, she has been involved in international diplomacy through her husband’s work as an Australian diplomat. Linda has lived in Switzerland\, Israel\, Malaysia\, South Africa\, Chile\, France and Denmark\, with postings in Canberra\, Australia in between. \nWhile living in Chile\, she was Food Editor for an English newspaper\, writing a popular weekly column called “The Good Life.” She was a member of the Circle of Gastronomic Writers of Chile and a food judge. She runs her own business\, which handles imports and exports of food ingredients. Since 2011 she has been writing about food in her weekly blog Café Cat. \nShe currently lives in Canberra\, Australia \nDetail: \nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 12th. March 2025 (Sydney time). \nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/malta-a-childhood-under-siege/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250307T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250307T123000
DTSTAMP:20240929T231929Z
CREATED:20240929T231929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T231929Z
UID:70806-1741339800-1741350600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 7th. March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $75\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-7th-march-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250228T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250228T123000
DTSTAMP:20240407T224232Z
CREATED:20240407T224232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T224232Z
UID:69377-1740735000-1740745800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 28th. February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-28th-february-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Island.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250212T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250212T143000
DTSTAMP:20250128T002345Z
CREATED:20250128T002345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T002345Z
UID:72290-1739356200-1739370600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Darwin - The Navy & Cyclone Tracy
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThe Zoom presentation “The Navy in Cyclone Tracy” examines not only the sinking of HMAS Arrow\, but also the loss of a WWII Fairmile patrol boat\, and the role of the RAN in Operation Navy Help Darwin\, their biggest peacetime operation ever. Tom also argues strongly for the presentation of the National Emergency medal to all those who were involved in relief operations for the city. It is taken from his latest work Cyclone Warriors – the Armed Forces in Cyclone Tracy. \nPresenter: Dr Tom Lewis OAM RAN (Rtd.)\nTom Lewis has combined three interesting career paths to make him one of Australia’s foremost military historians. He has integrated a 20-year RAN track\, primarily as an intelligence analyst\, with high school teaching\, and work as an historian. His 35-year writing career followed time as a journalist\, with his first publication Wrecks in Darwin Waters\, which was followed by an analysis in Darwin’s Submarine I-124 of the first successful RAN submarine action of WWII\, resulting in the sinking of the Japanese 80-man boat which still lies outside Darwin today. Zero Hour in Broomeexamined the second biggest air raid on Australia\, and The Submarine Six presented biographies of the six who had RAN submarines named after them. Lethality in Combat\, his most controversial work\, analysed the realities of battlefield combat\, and has just been re-published as The Truth of War. \nCarrier Attack\, an extensive technical analysis of the first Darwin air raid\, revealed many unknown aspects of that assault\, and Teddy Sheean VC chronicled not only the fight of this naval hero but the fight to get him the Victoria Cross he deserved. The Empire Strikes South\, an account of all Japanese air raids made across northern Australia\, showed the attacks were far more widespread than first thought. Atomic Salvation: “how the atomic bombs saved the lives of 30 million”\, attracted some criticism but much praise. Tom’s book on the Sydney midget submarine raid in 1942 was published in 2022. It highlighted the two-fold scandal of first the senior commanders escaping any blame for the submarines getting inside the harbour\, and not being met with sufficient measures\, and second\, that none of the small ship commanders were given honours for their sinking of two of the three. Attack on Sydney Harbour was released by Big Sky. \nIn 2023 Avonmore Books published Bombers North. This is a coverage of the Allied efforts to prosecute the war against the Japanese Empire from 1942. USAAF\, RAAF and Dutch bombers flew out of northern Australia in hundreds of missions to fight back against possible invasion.  The Sinking of HMAS Sydney was also published that year. It’s a detailed look at what it was like to live and serve on board a WWII cruiser: eating\, drinking\, working\, fighting and all. It finishes up with a detailed look at the final action of this gallant ship against the German raider Kormoran\, and an examination of the theories as to why Sydney disappeared. \nCyclone Warriors – the Armed Forces in Cyclone Tracy was released at the end of 2024 to commemorate 50 years since the disaster. The former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove wrote the introduction – he was in Darwin post-cyclone in his early days as an Army officer. \nTom is presently working on The Secret Submarine\, an analysis of the sinking of I-178 by two RAAF Beaufort bombers off Sydney in 1943. His Order of Australia medal was presented for services to naval history. \nDetails –\nDate and Time: 1100 Wednesday 12th February 2025 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/darwin-the-navy-cyclone-tracy/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:office@navyhistory.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240819T210000
DTSTAMP:20240808T020016Z
CREATED:20240808T020016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T020016Z
UID:70451-1724090400-1724101200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speakers Nigel Rogers and Natalie Cullity:   "Australian Code Breaking in World War 2\, and Australian Signals Intelligence in the 1960s. "
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the 19th August 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTHE TOPIC:    Australian Code Breaking in World War 2\, and Australian Signals Intelligence in the 1960s. \nTHE SPEAKERS: Nigel Rogers and Natalie Cullity \nNigel Rogers is the President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter and is the resident military and naval historian at Capital Community Radio in Perth. \nNatalie Cullity served as a Petty Officer in the Women’s Royal Australian Navy in Signals Intelligence in the 1960s. Natalie served both here in Australia at listening posts in Canberra and Darwin\, and also overseas at a listening post in Singapore. \n  \nThe talk is at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speakers-nigel-rogers-and-natalie-cullity-australian-code-breaking-in-world-war-2-and-australian-signals-intelligence-in-the-1960s/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240715T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240715T210000
DTSTAMP:20240612T052427Z
CREATED:20240612T052427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T052427Z
UID:69684-1721066400-1721077200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker CAPTAIN KEN BURLEIGH RAN:   "His Leadership Journey in the RAN and preparing HMAS Stirling for the future."
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the 15th July 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTHE TOPIC:   HIS LEADERSHIP JOURNEY IN THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND PREPARING HMAS STIRLING FOR THE FUTURE. \n  \nTHE SPEAKER:  CAPTAIN KEN BURLEIGH RAN\, COMMANDING OFFICER HMAS STIRLING \nCaptain Ken Burleigh is a Principal Warfare Officer and Navigation specialist in the Royal Australian Navy and has held sea and shore command. Ken joined the Navy from his home town of Perth in 1984 and following Major Fleet Unit command\, had a break in service to work in the commercial sector as a Marine Pilot in Broome and Dampier. Ken returned to the Navy in 2019 and assumed command of HMAS Stirling on May 19th\, 2023. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday July 15th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-captain-ken-burleigh-ran-his-leadership-journey-in-the-ran-and-preparing-hmas-stirling-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240617T210000
DTSTAMP:20240531T230535Z
CREATED:20240531T230535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T230535Z
UID:69637-1718647200-1718658000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Commodore Brett Dowsing\, JP RAN (ret'd):   "The Navy War Years of Lieutenant Commander Maxwell (Max) Shean\, DSO RANVR (ret'd) Bronze Cross USA."".
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the 17th June 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nThe Navy War Years of Lieutenant Commander Maxwell (Max) Shean\, DSO RANVR (ret’d) Bronze Cross USA.  \nMax was an ordinary Western Australian lad who left his studies at UWA and a joyful adolescent life to go to war in 1940. With his sailing experiences gained on the Swan River and Fremantle environs\, Max joined the Royal Australian Navy to serve in the European and Pacific theatres through to the Japanese surrender in late 1945. Max served initially as a Torpedo and Anti-Submarine Officer on Corvettes\, and then in midget submarines as a diver and Commanding Officer.  Max was one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most decorated officers for bravery by war’s end\, and this presentation will concentrate on the missions that resulted in this recognition. \n \n  \n  \nTHE SPEAKER: Commodore Brett Dowsing\, JP RAN (ret’d) \nBrett was born and raised in Western Australia and Papua New Guinea\, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1969. Brett served in Vietnam\, and is a qualified fixed wing and helicopter pilot. His Commands included: HMAS Buccaneer\, HMAS Gladstone and HS816 Squadron. Brett was the Naval Staff Officer in Washington DC during the 9/11 attacks on New York\, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq\, and subsequently the Australian Defence Attaché covering Korea and Mongolia based in the Australian Embassy in Seoul\, Korea. Brett was also the Senior ADF Officer for Western Australia and Senior Commanding Officer at HMAS Stirling at Garden Island. Brett retired in 2019 after 51 years of Naval Service. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday June 17th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-commodore-brett-dowsing-jp-ran-retd-the-navy-war-years-of-lieutenant-commander-maxwell-max-shean-dso-ranvr-retd-bronze-cross-us/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240520T210000
DTSTAMP:20240423T040203Z
CREATED:20240423T035853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T040203Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker David Nicolson speaking on:   "HMAS Canberra I\, her life in service\, the Battle of Savo Island and the ensuing controversy".
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the May 20th 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTHE TOPIC:   “HMAS Canberra I\, her life in service\, the Battle of Savo Island and the ensuing controversy”.  \nAlthough the heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra I\, built between 1924 and 1929\, reputedly never fired big guns in anger. She did sterling service with convoy duties protecting Australian and New Zealand troops on their way to the battlefields. However\, the loss of the HMAS Canberra I at the disastrous Battle of Savo Island in 1942\, raised many questions about how she was sunk and if she could have been saved.  The controversy continues to this day and this will be explored in the talk. \n \n  \nTHE SPEAKER: David Nicolson\, RANR (ret’d) \nDavid was born in Scotland and his father was in the Merchant Navy during World War II. Ater moving to Perth\, David completed an engineering degree at UWA and worked for the WA Railways as an electronic engineer. David joined the Royal Australian Navy reserve in 1972\, initially serving as an officer in the engineering branch and subsequently in naval intelligence. He was assigned to gather information which included taking photos of the antennas on Soviet and Chinese ships berthed in Fremantle. In 1981\, David joined the Perth communications company Omnitronics Pty Ltd. David retired in 2010 and is now the publicity officer for the WA division of the Navy League and the HMAS Perth 1 Memorial Foundation. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday May 20th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or \nMobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-david-nicolson-speaking-on-hmas-canberra-1-her-life-in-service-the-battle-of-savo-island-and-the-ensuing-controversy/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240415T210000
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Chris Cleghorn speaking on  Rowing Across the Indian Ocean and the Escape and Rescue Services for Submarines of the Royal Australian Nav
DESCRIPTION:The NHS talk this month is on Monday April 15th at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTOPICS: Rowing Across the Indian Ocean and the Escape and Rescue Services for Submarines of the Royal Australian Navy. \nSPEAKER: Chris Cleghorn  \nChris Cleghorn is a former Royal Marine Commando and has spent most of his career in the Royal Marines in small boat operations globally\, and Chris currently works for the company dealing with the escape and rescue services for submarines of the Royal Australian Navy. \nChris was the Skipper of the 4 man team which rowed for 69 days in 2023 from Geraldton across the Indian Ocean to Mauritius\, a total of about 7\,000kms. Their well-equipped 8.8 metre carbon fibre boat\, called ‘Brain Wave’ was home for the team\, and they maintained a gruelling two hours on\, two hours off\, rowing in pairs. This endurance row was to support Parkinson’s Research. Chris previously rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with his brother in 2011 after learning that a close relative had Parkinson’s. After dementia\, Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease in Australia\, and this progressive neurodegenerative disorder presents huge challenges for those affected\, as well as having enormous economic impacts. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday April 15th  at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or \nMobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-chris-cleghorn-speaking-on-rowing-across-the-indian-ocean-and-the-escape-and-rescue-services-for-submarines-of-the-royal-australian-nav/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T210000
DTSTAMP:20240222T084757Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Captain Graham White speaking on the Collins Class Submarine Project
DESCRIPTION:The NHS talk this month is on Monday March 18th at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTOPIC: FROM SWEDEN TO AUSTRALIA – THE STORY OF THE COLLINS CLASS SUBMARINE PROJECT  \n  \nSPEAKER: Capt. Graham White AM RAN (ret’d) \n  \nCapt. Graham White served in the Royal Australian Navy for 31 years as an engineer officer\, which included 12 years in the submarine force\, 2 years on loan to the Royal Navy in \nsubmarines on operation during the Cold War\, followed by positions in construction\, maintenance\, and operations of Australian Oberon Class submarines as the Fleet Marine Engineer. \nGraham was the original Project Director of the Collins Class project for 4 years\, based in Australia with regular visits to Sweden. Following a period as the Executive Director of the \nHeavy Engineering Board\, Graham filled management positions in Australian shipyards in Western Australia and Victoria. \n  \nGraham was then responsible for the production\, tests\, and trials for the first 3 years of the first 3 Collins Class submarines at the Australian Submarine Corporation in South Australia\, \nbefore becoming the Australian Submarine Corporation Manager in Western Australia. \nFollowing retirement in 2000\, Graham initiated the Sailability program – sailing for the disabled  at the Royal Perth Yacht Club and has received several awards associated with \ncommunity activities in Western Australia. \n  \nThe talk is at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-nigel-rogers-president-of-the-naval-historical-society-wa-chapter-2/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240219T210000
DTSTAMP:20240208T055320Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Nigel Rogers\, President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter.
DESCRIPTION:It is now the beginning of the new season of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter talks for 2024. The meetings are held on the third Monday of every month for a 6pm start at the Claremont Tennis Club. \nThe Naval Historical Society’s talk on Monday February 19th is about:  \nHMS HOOD\, WHICH WAS SUNK 83 YEARS AGO ON MAY 24th 1941 \n  \nHMS Hood\, the largest Battle Cruiser in the world at the time of its construction in 1918\, was sunk 83 years ago on May 24th\, 1941\, by the German Battleship Bismarck.It is the 100th Anniversary of HMS Hood’s Empire Cruise and her visit to Australia\, when her first port of call was Fremantle on February 27th 1924. The February 2024 monthly meeting will commemorate and remember this occasion and the 1\,415 Royal Navy officers and crew who lost their lives in only three minutes when HMS Hood was sunk. \nThe speaker will be Nigel Rogers\, the President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday February 19th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. \nTo attend\, you must register with the Secretary\,  Dr Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-nigel-rogers-president-of-the-naval-historical-society-wa-chapter/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231016T210000
DTSTAMP:20231010T035859Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Commodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (ret'd)
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Iron Men and Tin Fish \nThe Story of WW2 Submarine Operations from Fremantle\, WA\, from 1942 to 1945 \nIn the period from 1942 to 1945\, Fremantle was the second largest submarine base in the World. Some 167 Allied submarines operated from Fremantle\, and they conducted one of the most effective submarine operations in history. The US submarines operating from Fremantle\, sank over 50% of all the Japanese tanker tonnage\, and 42% of Japanese warships. \nIn a Report to Congress on the United States Naval Administration in World War II\, the Perth-Fremantle area was generally conceded the finest base area any US submarines operated from in the Pacific during the war\, with gracious hospitality and genuine appreciation shown to the submariners by the populace of Perth\, and the Pacific Fleet submarine skippers requesting to end their patrol run at Fremantle. \n  \nSPEAKER: Commodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (ret’d) \nCommodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (ret’d) was a submariner in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and served on or under most seas and oceans in the world. After several Senior Headquarters postings\, Bob retired in 1998 from the position of Commodore Fleet Bases at HMAS Stirling\, Garden Island WA. He is a Patron of the Submarines Association. Bob was one of the Directors of the Finding Sydney Foundation which found the wreck of HMAS Sydney II in 2008\, for which Bob had the honour of being awarded a Medal in the Order of Australia. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday October 16th\, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Claremont Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club\, also at Claremont Station opposite the Tennis Club\, and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. To attend the meeting\, you must register with Dr Heather Rogers: EMAIL: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com  or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-commodore-bob-trotter-oam-ran-retd/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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