1Bravo Squadron visits the Australian National Maritime Museum and sails on the James Craig

The weekend of 26 - 27 September was an interesting and adventurous experience for 1 Bravo (1B) Squadron.

Waking up at 0500 we began our weekend adventure by travelling down to Sydney’s famous Darling Harbour.  Viewing Australia’s most beautiful waterway from the dock was nothing compared to the view we had of the harbour sailing through it on an 18th century merchant ship known as the James Craig.  The ship still contained many of its original parts but had been restored from its remains into the glory of its former days when it sailed around the world trading cargo.  We had a glimpse of what life was like at sea centuries ago and as one Officer Cadet Chris Donaldson remarked we felt “a high sense of adventure as the crew let us manoeuvre the ropes of the ship and sail it out into the ocean with our own hands.  It was an incredible experience”. 

Although a few squadron members took a while to find their sea legs, many of us explored the ship and found ourselves captivated by its grand design and the lifestyle of adventure it portrayed.

After a comfortable night at the Randwick Army Barracks we explored the Australian National Maritime Museum.  Walking around the decommissioned warship HMAS Vampire and the Submarine HMAS Onslow on display at the museum was an experience that, as Midshipman Luke Marconi commented, “makes you proud to be in the Navy and a part of its legacy.”   

All the Midshipman and Officer cadets of 1B were very grateful for the effort of our Squadron staff in organising such an enjoyable weekend.

By OCDT Teliah Ryan


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