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Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron

Commanding Officer ADV Cape Peron Lieutenant Commander Harrison Ingham with Maclean brothers, left to right, Ewan, Lachlan and Jamie, in Cairns, Queensland. Story and photos by Lieutenant Jessica Craig.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy welcomes fellow mariners to Australia

02/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2839 Views 0 Comments Australian Border Force, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

The Royal Australian Navy was among the first to welcome the Scottish Maclean brothers to Australia after their 140-day rowing

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The ship's company of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, 'cheer-ship' during an official welcome to home port HMAS Cairns. Story by Lieutenants Max Logan and Gary McHugh. Photo by Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
News Royal Australian Navy 

ADV Cape Peron welcomed home for the first time

05/11/202206/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3069 Views 1 Comment Armidale-class patrol boat, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, HMAS Cairns

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Peron has been formally welcomed to her home port at HMAS Cairns. CAPTION: The ship’s

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