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Library

The Society’s library maintains a large and growing collection of books on Australian naval history and closely related subjects.  It includes many unique and out-of-print books and back issues of the Naval Review which have been digitised and available on this website.  It also includes one of the most extensive collection of Australian naval ship’s photographs in the world.

This excellent resource of reference material for researchers and enthusiasts is available for the use of members. Membership is open to all.

Catalogue

Examine the catalogue available here.  Remember not all books can be loaned due to their fragile condition, value or uniqueness.  Call the librarian if you have a question.  The catalogue is currently available in Excel format only.  Download it and search by key word in ‘Home’ view.

Library Visits

Physical visits to the library are possible but difficult given a number of unavoidable constraints around which the Society must operate.  Physical location within the secure perimeter of Garden Island in Sydney means one weeks’ notice is required for member visits to the Boatshed.  Members arriving at the Dockyard main gate must be met by a volunteer, who arranges the issue of a pass and escort through the dockyard.  A week is required to arrange a volunteer escort and alert the pass office.

Borrow by Post

The alternative to a physical visit to the library for those wishing to borrow books is parcel post.  Most books are available for loan by post at the borrower’s expense.  To arrange a loan simply call or e-mail the librarian.

Phone: +61 451218336

E-mail:   secretary@navyhistory.org.au

Loan Period

The loan period is one month.  Extensions can be sought and will generally be approved unless the book has been requested by others.

 

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  • ‘The Skiff Party’ by Pattie Wright

    ‘The Skiff Party’ by Pattie Wright

    Jul 14, 2017 • 36 minutes

    The true story of two English children fleeing the Japanese out of Singapore on the ill-fated SS Vyner Brooke Her first book ‘Men of the Line’ resulted from a simple

  • Aircraft Direction Experiences in HMAS Australia II during World War II by Ian Wrigley

    Aircraft Direction Experiences in HMAS Australia II during World War II by Ian Wrigley

    Jul 14, 2017 • 33 minutes

    Ian Wrigley served as a Royal Australian Naval Officer during WW2 in the then new specialisation of Navigation and Direction. This involved the use of Radar for both offensive and

  • Life in HMAS Melbourne II by Commander Tom de Voil RAN (Ret)

    Life in HMAS Melbourne II by Commander Tom de Voil RAN (Ret)

    Jul 14, 2017 • 57 minutes

    Tom de Voil’s involvement with HMAS Melbourne began with his first posting to sea. Over his career he was posted to her again, once as a watch keeping EO and

  • The Loss of HMAS Armidale by Dr Kevin Smith

    The Loss of HMAS Armidale by Dr Kevin Smith

    Nov 8, 2017 • 53 minutes

    Podcast of Dr Kevin Smith talking about the Loss of HMAS Armidale on 1 December 1942 . Recorded in Sydney on 18 April 2017 Duration 53 minutes

  • AE1 – The Ship without a Name,  Musical Composition by Lieutenant Matthew Klohs RAN.

    AE1 – The Ship without a Name, Musical Composition by Lieutenant Matthew Klohs RAN.

    Nov 25, 2018 • 6 minutes

    AE1 – The Ship without a Name composed by Lieutenant Matthew Klohs RAN is performed performed by the Royal Australian Navy Band with narrative by Mr Mike Carlton. It was composed to

  • AE2 – Stoker’s Submarine, Musical Composition by Lieutenant Matthew Klohs RAN.

    AE2 – Stoker’s Submarine, Musical Composition by Lieutenant Matthew Klohs RAN.

    Nov 25, 2018 • 5 minutes

    AE2 – Stoker’s Submarine, composed by Lieutenant Matthew Klohs RAN is performed by the Royal Australian Navy Band with narrative by Mr Mike Carlton. It was composed to commemorate the Centenary of the

  • First Victory, Musical Composition by Petty Officer Musician Martyn Hancock

    First Victory, Musical Composition by Petty Officer Musician Martyn Hancock

    Nov 25, 2018 • 12 minutes

    First Victory by Petty Officer Musician Martyn Hancock, honours the Sydney-Emden WW1 battle.  It is performed performed by the Royal Australian Navy Band with narrative by Mr Mike Carlton.  It was composed to

  • Mrs Ruby Boye (Jones), Australia’s only female Coastwatcher during World War Two talks about her duties and life in the Solomon Islands.

    Mrs Ruby Boye (Jones), Australia’s only female Coastwatcher during World War Two talks about her duties and life in the Solomon Islands.

    Jun 7, 2021 • 27 minutes

    Ruby Boye (Jones) was living on the island of Vanikoro in the Santa Cruz group of the then British Solomon Islands Protectorate when World War Two broke out. Changing circumstances

  • A brief introduction to the unveiling of the British Pacific Fleet Memorial by the NHSA President Lew Lind

    A brief introduction to the unveiling of the British Pacific Fleet Memorial by the NHSA President Lew Lind

    Jun 27, 2021 • 7 minutes

    Recorded onboard HMAS Sydney on 7th September 1973. Duration is 7 minutes  

  • The unveiling ceremony of the British Pacific Force Memorial in 1973

    The unveiling ceremony of the British Pacific Force Memorial in 1973

    Jun 27, 2021 • 35 minutes

    In August 1944 the British Pacific Fleet did not exist but just six months later, consisting of ships of not only the Royal Navy but those of Australia, New Zealand,

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