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Fleet Base East

The crew of HMAS Stalwart line the ship's upper decks during its commissioning ceremony at Fleet Base West, Rockingham. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Geraldton named as Stalwart’s ceremonial home port

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2098 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Geraldton, HMAS Stalwart

The City of Greater Geraldton has been announced as the ceremonial home port of Navy’s newest ship, HMAS Stalwart. CAPTION:

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An array of Royal Australian Navy ships sit alongside at Garden Island, Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Tom Gibson.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Fleet Base East getting new wharf

17/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5591 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Garden Island

The Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base East is about to get a significant upgrade with two deteriorated wharves removed and a

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Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Sarah Williams.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Major upgrade for Garden Island

08/03/201709/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9873 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Garden Island

A $213 million upgrade to the Navy’s Garden Island facility in Sydney will improve Defence operations, enhance national security and

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