VADM Sir John Crace, KBE, CB, RN, was born at Gungahlin, NSW, (now part of modern-day Canberra). Although Australian by birth he entered the Royal Navy in 1902. He rose ...
Australian Naval History on 6 February 1887
Australian Naval History on 1 February 1887
RADM Henry Fairfax, CB, appointed Flag Officer Commanding Australia Station. His flagship was HMS NELSON. ...
Australian Naval History on 30 January 1887
The Admiralty agreed to provide eight cadetships a year for Australians, and two for New Zealanders, at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Approval was also given for the formation of ...
Australian Naval History on 1 January 1887
RADM Henry Fairfax, CB, was appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Australia Station. His flagships were HM Ships NELSON and ORLANDO. ...
Australian Naval History on 2 September 1886
The Admiralty approved the hoisting of the White Ensign in the Queensland gunboat PALUMA, while the vessel was engaged in survey duties. ...
Australian Naval History on 9 September 1885
The Admiralty asked the Australian colonies to raise, maintain, and command, local defence forces. ...
Australian Naval History on 4 July 1885
Rates of pay in force for the Queensland Navy:-Commander: £1200; Senior Lieutenant: £720; Lieutenant Instructor: £300; Chief Engineer: £600; Assistant Engineer: £360; Gunner and Instructor: £360; Master at Arms: £240; ...
Australian Naval History on 2 June 1885
The strength of the NSW Naval Brigade reached 640, in all ranks. ...
Australian Naval History on 13 April 1885
HMS DIAMOND, (corvette), was stationed at Port Adelaide to guard against an attack by Russian commerce raiders. ...
Australian Naval History on 28 March 1885
HMQS GAYUNDA, (gunboat), arrived at Brisbane on her maiden voyage. ...