From the ANI Archives: ADM Hudson – an assessment
Admiral Michael Hudson was one of the most influential naval figures for the RAN in the late 20th century. On his passing in 2005,...
From the ANI Archives: fisheries patrol to Heard Island
From 1997 until the early 2000s the RAN, with support from the RAAF and the Army, undertook a handful of long-range fisheries protection interceptions...
From the ANI Archives: HMAS Adelaide & Rames
The RAN’s oldest World War II cruiser, HMAS Adelaide was instrumental in installing a Free French governor in New Caledonia and then went on...
From the ANI Archives: Australian Coastguard
A recurring subject for discussion has been whether Australia should have a dedicated Coastguard service. Last year it was once again raised by the...
From the ANI Archives: Up Top in 1948
The Journal of the Australian Naval Institute occasionally published articles from its members about their sea time experiences. The former Chief Petty Officer Kevin...
From the ANI Archives: Seapower & the War on Terror
As we observe over recent weeks US naval and air forces once more engaged in a war in the Persian Gulf, commentators try and...
From the ANI Archives: HMS Nottingham
In 2002 the British destroyer HMS Nottingham (Commander Richard Farrington) ran aground off Lord Howe Island. The ship survived thanks to the damage control...
From the ANI Archives: Mid-East
In the wake of the RAN’s notable contribution to operations in the North Arabian Gulf in the early 2000s, the then Commodore Flotillas, Commodore...
From the ANI Archive: Iraq War Part 4
The chronological trawl through the Journal of Australian Naval Institute has reached 2003 and this March is the 23rd anniversary of the commencement of...
From the ANI Archives: Iraq War Part 3
The chronological trawl through the Journal of Australian Naval Institute has reached 2003 and this March is the 23rd anniversary of the commencement of...