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THE NAVAL PIONEERS OF AUSTRALIA
"Whenever I want a thing well done in a distant part of the world; when I want a man with a good head, a good heart, lots of pluck, and plenty of common sense, I always send for a Captain of the Navy." - LORD PALMERSTON.
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The Genesis of the Royal Australian Navy
It was at 0600 ( 6 AM. ) that morning, that the opening to Botany Bay was sighted from his ship Endeavour, the pinnace was despatched to sound the entrance, after which the ship worked into the bay, and, at 1330 ( 1.30 PM. ) anchored with the Best Bower in 6.5 fathoms ( 39 feet ) of water, on sandy ground.
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The Birthday of Captain Arthur Phillip Royal Navy. 11th. of October 2005
He born on this day back in 1738 in Bread Street London, so named as it was the location of the bread market, Arthur Phillip's father was a native of Frankfurt Germany, his mother, her maiden name Elizabeth Branch, had previously been married to Captain Herbert RN, and when their son later chose a career at sea perhaps his Mother's earlier marriage influenced him..
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The Death of HMAS Armidale
HMAS Armidale died before she could become of age, less than six months after commissioning as one of the 60 Australian built Australian Mine Sweepers.
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HMAS Quiberon night action in the Mediterranean 1st. and 2nd. of December 1942.
A report of this engagement follows, taken from a narrative written by Commander Hugh Browning RN. CO of Quiberon. All reported in rather a matter of fact style.
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Treasure Trove uncovered at the Mission to Seafarers
Tucked away at 717 Flinders Street Melbourne is the Heritage listed building which is the location of the Mission to Seafarers, which includes the Flying Angel Club.... Read more |
HMAS Yarra blasted to pieces by Japanese Squadron on the 4th. of March 1942.
Tucked away at 717 Flinders Street Melbourne is the Heritage listed building which is the location of the Mission to Seafarers, which includes the Flying Angel Club.... Read more |
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