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Use our step-by-step “how to” guide to obtaining copies of Naval Service Records. About our step-by-step guide. Obtain Help interpreting the research.

On This Day

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On this day is a catalogue of over 3,200 entries about relevant events that have affected Australia and Australian naval history over the period from 1788 until today.  Browse ‘On This Day’ records

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More than 2,000 articles published in the Society’s flagship magazine, The Naval Historical Review are available on this website. View articles

Book Reviews

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Reviews of newly published books on naval history are regularly published in The Naval Historical Review received by members. More than 130 book reviews older than two years are available.  Search book reviews 

Newsletter: Call The Hands

Piping Party, fronted by Leading Seaman Boatswain Mate Daniel Chun, for the launch of the Fleet Operating Concept onboard HMAS Manoora.



Navy has unveiled a new initiative designed to maximise training opportunities and achieve directed levels of preparedness in an enduring and cost effective manner.  The initiative called the 'Fleet Operating Concept' was launched by Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, on HMAS Manoora and was attended by more than 100 Senior Officers and sailors.

The Society publishes a monthly newsletter entitled ‘Call the Hands’. Call the Hands is distributed by e-mail to members and non-members who choose to subscribe. Browse edition list

Occasional Papers

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The Society periodically publishes Occasional Papers which are distributed with the monthly newsletter ‘Call the Hands’ to members and non-members. Browse occasional papers

Fleet Air Arm Queries

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We recommend that you contact the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Nowra, New South Wales for queries on naval aviation matters.

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