Tag: RAN
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ANZAC Parade Memorials Canberra
ANZAC Parade Memorials Canberra Leading up to the Australian War Memorial, ANZAC Parade in Canberra contains memorials honouring those who served in Australia’s armed services. The best way to see all of the monuments is to walk the length of the Parade. We parked in the Constitution Avenue car park, so that we could walk Read more
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HMAS Adelaide (I)
HMAS Adelaide (I) HMAS Adelaide was a Town-class light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy. Laid down in 1915, wartime shortages and design modifications meant the ship was not completed until 1922. Adelaide served with the Royal Navy’s Special Service Squadron during 1924 and 1925, and was involved in the 1927 Malaita massacre. She was Read more
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Bradleys Head
Bradleys Head Many people using Sydney Ferries will have past Bradleys Head with its mast from HMAS Sydney, but many will not know its significance. This small headland holds memorials to the Royal Australian Navy ships lost during wartime. The RAN considers this location the pre-eminent naval memorial in Australia. HMAS Sydney Mast and Associated Read more