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HMAS Cerberus

The Story of HMCS Protector

Gillett, Ross · Dec 31, 1980 ·

One Ship, One Navy – No Collisions The Story of HMCS Protector IN JULY 1882, motions were brought forward in both houses of the South Australian Parliament for a cruiser-type ...

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The RAN – 1918-1919

Vennell, C W Lt RAN Retired · Jun 30, 1979 ·

FROM A WESTERN DISTRICT FARM, far from sight or sound of the sea, to the gunroom of a battle-cruiser in the Grand Fleet within the space of four months – ...

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Australian Naval History on 2 November 1964

On This Day · Nov 2, 1964 ·

The RAN Nursing Service, (RANNS), which had been disbanded in 1948, was re-formed. Initially 21 registered nurses were commissioned, and they commenced duty at HMAS PENGUIN and HMAS CERBERUS. The ...

Australian Naval History on 20 January 1958

On This Day · Jan 20, 1958 ·

The Royal Australian Naval College, returned to Jervis Bay and was commissioned as HMAS CRESWELL. The college had originally been located at Jervis Bay from 1915 until 1930, however economic ...

Australian Naval History on 9 March 1954

On This Day · Mar 9, 1954 ·

A whaler carrying 28 RAN personnel from Frankston Pier, to the aircraft carrier HMAS VENGEANCE, was hit and sunk by two freak waves. Two of the sailors onboard, (Recruits C. ...

Australian Naval History on 21 January 1934

On This Day · Jan 21, 1934 ·

Engineer VADM Sir William Clarkson, KBE, CMG, died at his home in Sydney. Clarkson had commenced service in the South Australian Navy in 1884, seen service in the Boxer Rebellion ...

Australian Naval History on 26 May 1930

On This Day · May 26, 1930 ·

The Royal Australian Naval College at Jervis Bay, NSW, was closed as a cost cutting measure, due to the affects of the Great Depression. The College was re-opened at Flinders ...

Australian Naval History on 2 September 1926

On This Day · Sep 2, 1926 ·

HMAS CERBERUS, (former HMVS CERBERUS, turret ship), was sunk as a breakwater in Port Phillip Bay, VIC. ...

Australian Naval History on 14 May 1924

On This Day · May 14, 1924 ·

The turret ship HMAS CERBERUS, (which had been renamed PLAYTPUS II), was sold for 80 pounds, and taken to Williamstown Dockyard for dismantling. The hulk was later sunk as a ...

Australian Naval History on 1 April 1921

On This Day · Apr 1, 1921 ·

Flinders Naval Depot, (HMAS CERBERUS), was officially opened. This date is now accepted as the commissioning date for HMAS CERBERUS. 1921 HMAS PROTECTOR, (gunboat), was re-commissioned as HMAS CERBERUS, and ...

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