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The Barque James Craig was the final ship to meet with our review.
The ship underwent extensive restoration from a sunken hulk to what it is today over the course of many years. It now lives in Sydney and periodically sails beyond the harbor to take passengers on high seas adventures.
Sailors must have been very small people.
The wheel and associated rudder mechanism.
Manning the bilge pump.
The HMAS Vampire, now a museum ship, had just arrived from the paint shop in time for our tour.
A highly advanced “Betamax” player used by the Australian military to send coded messages to the troops. No one has yet to crack the codes.
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.