Tag: NSW
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Royal Australian Navy MV Mercator
Royal Australian Navy MV Mercator A modified Pacific Class Patrol Boat, MV Mercator is used by the Royal Australian Navy for navigation training. Based at HMAS Waterhen on Sydney Harbour, she provides training to officers and sailors from the RAN and other navies in coastal navigation, ship handling and watch keeping procedures. She is also utilised… Read more
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Royal Australian Navy LHD Landing Craft (LLC)
Royal Australian Navy LHD Landing Craft (LLC) Capable of being deployed from the Royal Australian Navy’s Adelaide-class LHDs, the LHS Landing craft (LLC) are equipped with radar navigation, GPS, gyro needle/magnetic and HF communications equipment, VHF and UHF. This enables them to operated over the horizon (greater than 37km) from the shore. The LLCs are… Read more
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Manly to North Head Walk
Manly to North Head Walk The walk from Manly to North Head takes you past some beautiful beaches with views over the coast, through coastal scrub and passes old fortifications. Finally ending at the entrance to Sydney Harbour, it has spectacular views of the city. Getting There The easiest way to get to Manly is… Read more