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Harbour History Cruise Program for Schools

The Naval Historical Society of Australia is an all volunteer non profit organization whose mission is to promote Navy history. The NHSA currently conducts three, three hour Navy history cruises for U3A and Probus clubs. 80% of the people in 2023 rated the cruise as excellent in all categories and 100% would recommend to family and friends. Many of the people on board suggested the stories should be available to school students.

The NHSA has now developed a 2 hour cruise for school students. This cruise is sponsored and supported by the Chief of Navy, RADM Mark Hammond and the Fleet Commander. The cruise addresses four topics and cruises to Cockatoo Island and Garden Island. Places of historical interest are also highlighted during the cruise; Dawes Point, Fort Macquarie, Sydney Cove and Goat Island. The topics are listed below with notes on what is covered.

This Program was developed and is conducted by

The Naval Historical Society of Australia

Building 25, The Boatshed, Garden Island, NSW

Patron: Chief of Navy, Australia

Copyright NHSA 2024

Click on – The history of the the Royal Australian Navy and some history of Sydney Harbour

Click on – The history of Cockatoo Island including Ship building and repair

Click on – History and operation of Garden Island

Click on- The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour

Booking

A cruise can be customised to meet a school’s requirements.

Cost is $45 per student. A minimum of 67 students is necessary to cover the charter of the boat.

Cruises depart and return to King Street wharf. Check in time is 9:30 for a 10:00 am departure.

Bookings can be made by contacting –

Noel Phelan at 0402 158 590 or email to schoolcruises@bigpond.com 

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Naval Historical Review: June 2007
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June 2007 Front Page
2007 Inside Front Cover
2007 Inside Front Cover
2007 Inside Rear Cover
2007 Inside Rear Cover
June 2007 Rear Cover
June 2007 Rear Cover

The painting of HMAS Warramunga reflects a major article in this edition which provides a potted history of the RAN in the Korean War. The images  of HMAS Adelaide reference the article about Adelaide’s Boarding party. It was only resourceful action by the ship’s helicopter, directed by the Flight Commander, that enabled the Boarding Party to be safely recovered, thereby averting an international incident.

Articles from this Edition

  • Book Review: The Royal Australian Navy – a History
  • Further Reflections on the Sydney/Kormoran Battle, 1941
  • Gascoyne to the Rescue On Christmas Day 1944
  • HMAS Adelaide – Boarding Party, Persian Gulf 2004
  • HMAS Quickmatch – Medical Rescue – 1944
  • Korean Waters – Tribal Class Destroyers
  • Leadership: Admiral of the Fleet Isoroku Yamamoto
  • Letters: Followup on Singapore Naval Base