Photograph of a sailor being transferred by bosun's chair from one ship to another. Several people watched the transfer.My vietnam Collection. copyright david Triggbosun's chair, photograph, hmas sydney, hmas yarra

Researched, written and designed by PMHPS members.The cover of the 2024 "Historic Port Melbourne - Dignitaries and Dreadnoughts" produced by members of the Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society focuses on visits to Port Melbourne by naval shipping and dignitaries including Royal ambassadors. hmas franklin, armed services - navy, shenandoah, koln, idzumo, yakumo, sawagiri, hamayuki, hms hood, hms delphi, duke of york, duchess of york, royal yacht ophir, hms renown, hmas australia, uss seattle, uss nevada, uss oklahoma, great white fleet, hmas canberra, hmas sydney, hmas yarra, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - station pier, duke of gloucester, hms sussex, prince alfred, hmcss victoria, hmas lonsdale, hmas perth, anzac squadron, hms king george v

White class 2 capB.J.THOMAS stamped inside and HMAS SYDNEY cap ribbon on outside

Carved & painted wooden Naval plaques. HMAS Brisbane; HMAS Melbourne; HMAS Parramatta; HMAS Stuart; HMAS Swan; HMAS Sydney; HMAS Torrens & HMAS Yarra.Ships namednaval plaques

A3 size folder. 20 double sided A3pages listing day and night sorties by Iroquis A2-110. Listing of dates and names of the captains who flew the aircraft (helicopters) & what they were used for. Photograph of FSGT R.C. Gildare (Cowboy.Navy 1969-1975: HMAS Sydney 1970. RAAF 1975-1989.logbook, iroquois helicopter

Photographs of Australian Navy ships including HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Sydney. The latter appears to be loaded with vehicles, possibly bound for Vietnam.

HMAS "Anzac" - Sydney May 1922photo, 1922, ran

Letters of condolence written to parents of "M.C. Townsend" KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer to Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter of Sympathy from John Lemmon, Parliament House, Victoria. Stamp of Legislation Assembly, Victoria on top. 2. Handwritten letter from Electoral office, Bendigo to parents, on folded over white piece of paper.1. Signed “John Lemmon”, Headed - Parliament House, Melbourne C1, and dated 11/12/41. 2. Signed “Tilbert J. Boyle”, Headed Electoral Office Bendigo and dated 2/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Letters of Sympathy for "M.C. Townsend", Dental Surgeon on HMAS SYDDNEY, KIA on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Handwritten letters of Sympathy. 1. Letter of Sympathy from George Cole, Geelong on white note paper dated 2.12.41. 2. Letter of Sympathy from G & C Alexander on cream colour note paper dated 10/12/41.1. Headed "Ramleh, 66 Virginia St. Newtown, Geelong". 2. Headed "52 Burke Crescent, Geelong. 10/12/41".hmas sydney, kia, letters of sympathy, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

This sword was a pre-colonial Victorian Navy Issue. (i.e. Pre-Federation). It came into the possession of of Allan John Rankin Watkins who used it during has naval service.Naval Officers Cermonial SwordThe sword has the Queen Victoria Coat of Arms on the Blade and the Crown on the Hilt. hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association, naval sword

Used by Leonard George Pollard. He served in H.M.A.S. ANZAC in Vietnam and retired as LCDR Engineer Ceremonial Naval Officers Sword Fine etching on both sides of the bladeh.m.a.s. anzac, hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association

Description of Australian Naval Ships used during Vietnam war 1963 - 1973. Royal Australian Navy Clearance Team 3 1967 - 1971. Australian Naval Helicopter Ship Crews 1965 to 1973Description of Australian Naval Ships used during Vietnam war 1963 - 1973. Royal Australian Navy Clearance Team 3 1967 - 1971. Australian Naval Helicopter Ship Crews 1965 to 1973A3 Laminated PosterAustralian Naval Ships of Vietnam waraustralian navy vietnam clearance diving helicopter gun ships hmas sydney jeparit boonaroo vendetta hobart perth brisbane helicpter gun ships

Black & white photo of Naval Destroyer with Sydney Harbour Bridge in background.Front L bow: “0154” On back: “HMAS Duchess, Tribal Class”photographs, hmas, sydney

Index, bibliography, ill, p.159non-fictionEighteen days before Pearl Harbour and Japan opens fire on Australia. The RAN's cover-up of the action that sank HMAS Sydney on the 19th November 1941 has been a public scandal for decades. Here is the first book to explain how Churchill and Roosevelt sacrificed the Sydney and the US Pearl Harbour fleet.world war 1939 – 1945 – naval operations - australia, hmas sydney

Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.264.non-fictionTells the action-packed story of the hunt for the Sydney - and the Kormoran - and reveals what really happened on that fateful day in November 1941.royal australian navy - history, hmas sydney - shipwrecks

Index, bib, notes, ill, maps, p.264.Tells the action-packed story of the hunt for the Sydney - and the Kormoran - and reveals what really happened on that fateful day in November 1941.royal australia navy - history, hmas sydney, kormoran ( german navy)

Index, maps, ill, p.431.non-fictionWhat did happen just off the Western Australian coast on 19 November, 1941? Certainly a tragedy: 600 men were killed when the HMAS Sydney was torpedoed by a German cruiser; but why? Olsen sets out to answer these questions, and in doing so, pulls apart the accepted theories about the causes of Australia's greatest maritime disaster. Title Bitter victory : the death of H.M.A.S. Sydney / Wesley Olson.world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia, hmas sydney

Photograph of crowds of well wishers lining the wharf to farewell troops of the 7RAR as HMAS Sydneyprepares to get underway on another voyage to Vietnam. Photo taken at Sydney, NSW in February 1970AWM M0921/11photograph, 7 rar, hmas sydney

Its called the Silent Service. The Royal Australian Navy is not always in the news or in the spotlight, or sought out by the news, as are the other military services of this great country of ours, us matloes or sailors tend to be the most effective and efficient in times of war as well as peace over the horizon - away from the media.cruisers (warships) - australia - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), the vung tau ferry, royal australian navy, australia. royal australian navy

This book tells the story of the vital part played by HMAS Sydney and other units of the RAN in the support of land based forces in Vietnam.australia. royal australian navy - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, australian - health aspects, hmas sydney