LEUT Sean Leydon with daughter Dante

Our lovely picture shows 'SBLT' Dante Leydon, garbed in regulation '17s' and with a pacifier firmly in her mouth, fast asleep on her daddy's chest.

LEUT Sean Leydon had taken Dante to sea for a family day in HMAS CANBERRA.

Dante was one of 180 family members and friends who joined CMDR Roger Boyce and his ship's company for the day trip into Cockburn Sound.

The family day marked the end of an intensive period at sea in which CANBERRA escorted sister FFG HMAS ADELAIDE during her work-up.

Half the 180 visitors were children and all enjoyed the opportunity to witness helicopter and boat drills.

There were also hands-on demonstrations.

Not to be outdone, the ship's supply department provided a buffet lunch fit for a king.

Visitors tucked into seafood, hot and cold choices and dessert.

As a fitting conclusion to the day's events, CMDR Boyce presented a number of awards to members of the ship's company for their long or distinguished service.

During the ceremony, Alpha One Bridge Watchkeeping Certificates went to SBLT Andrew Hough and LEUT Whitney McCarthy.

While the presentation of awards is by no means an unusual occurrence in CANBERRA, it was made particularly special by the presence of so many friends and family.