HMAS Onslow

The HMAS Onslow is an Oberon Class submarine built for Australia in the UK.  These days it hangs out in the harbour to attract tourists to the maritime museum.

Steph joined me on the tour.  She is difficult to get a photo of!

Down the hatch!

Torpedo tubes.

This submarine was not designed for people of my size.

Retro Pong?

Advanced cryptographic machines.

Sophisticated radio equipment.

Down to the next level.

Which button starts World War III?

The engine room.

Panel gauge porn.

Yes, it’s the Battleship game.

Above deck again.

An Inspection of the Maritime Museum

An inspection of the Australian National Maritime Museum was made by Lord Bailey and myself.

The anchors holding the building in place.  From the Vernon.

The museum ships awaiting our later review.

HMAS Vampire

HMB Endeavour


Barque James Craig and CLS 4 Carpentaria.


HMAS Onslow

Message on a BOTTLE.

HMAS Advance, Krait, and Tu Doc.


The temporary South Magnetic Pole exhibition.

Australia loves the American Navy more than it loves itself.

From the Darwin Beer Can Regatta.