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Sub Base Platypus Sydney

Destinations

4 April 2023

Australia, Building, History, Maritime Museum, Military Memorial, Military Museum, New South Wales, Royal Australian Navy, Submarine, Sydney

Sub Base Platypus Sydney Sub Base Platypus is a unique site located in Neutral Bay, Sydney, Australia. The site has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s when it was originally used as a gasworks site. In the early 1960s, the site was acquired by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and used as… Read more

Bare Island

Destinations

7 January 2023

Army, Australia, Building, Fortress, Guided Tours, History, Military, Military Memorial, Military Museum, New South Wales, Sydney

Bare Island In the 1860s Britain removed its garrison troops from its Australian colonies, which resulted in a rapid examination of the colonies’ defenses. Britain’s war with Russia escalated fears of an invasion (not sure how Russia was going to send an invasion force all the way to Australia). As a result two Imperial Engineers… Read more

Ballast Point Park Sydney Harbour

Destinations

25 March 2021

Australia, Garden, Military Memorial, Military Museum, New South Wales, Royal Australian Navy, Sydney

Ballast Point Park Getting There Located near Balmain Ferry Wharf, the easiest way to get to Ballast Point Park, is ferry. When you arrive, check out the old ferry wharf building, which is now a community library. Originally a fuel storage area, Ballast Point is now a beautifully rehabilitated public space on Sydney Harbour. Intended… Read more