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Gloucester Cup

Commanding Officer HMAS Rankin Commander Simon O’Hehir holds the Gloucester Cup, accompanied by Commander of the Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith and Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Petty Officer Luke Scott.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Rankin awarded Gloucester Cup

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1268 Views 0 Comments Gloucester Cup, HMAS Rankin

HMAS Rankin has been awarded the prestigious Duke of Gloucester Cup in recognition of the highest level of proficiency of

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Current and former crew members of HMAS Huon gather for the ship's decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Huon sails into history

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1951 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, Gloucester Cup, HMAS Huon, HMAS Waterhen

After a quarter-century of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a poignant ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney. CAPTION: Current

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The Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, receives a Royal Salute from the HMAS Perth Guard during the Duke of Gloucester Cup award ceremony at Fleet Base West. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Perth wins Gloucester Cup

08/09/202309/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2440 Views 0 Comments Gloucester Cup, HMAS Perth, HMAS Stirling

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth has been presented with Navy’s most prestigious award, the Gloucester Cup, by West Australian Governor Chris Dawson.

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Fleet Divisions on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide. Photo by Petty Officer Kelvin Hockey
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Fleet Divisions on Adelaide – Melbourne gets Gloucester Cup

25/03/201625/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5102 Views 0 Comments Fleet Divisions, Gloucester Cup, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Melbourne

Fleet Divisions were held on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide, alongside Garden Island, Sydney on 24 March 2016. The

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