Darling Harbour, Australian National Maritime Museum
These vessels are displayed at the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour. The HMAS Vampire is a Daring class destroyer built in 1956. It served the Royal Australian Navy from 1959 to 1986. The HMAS Onslow is an Oberon class submarine built in 1968. Ir was decommissioned in 1999 but is still close to operational condition.
Awesome picture.
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Lovely post for the sky-theme!
ReplyDeleteWonderful harbor and your beautiful blue skies as always, Jim! Great shot of your world today! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a pretty day to check out the ships. Beautiful sky shot. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete'HMAS Vampire', the name itself is intriguing !
ReplyDeleteI love this picture....
ReplyDeletePierre
What a peaceful shot.
ReplyDeletewow, beautiful capture....
ReplyDeleteWe thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the Maritime Museum three years ago. It's a great place.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture
ReplyDeleteInteresting navy crafts.
ReplyDeleteThey hardly seem old to me at all. I remember 1956, and 1968. '86 and '99 seem just like yesterday. Maybe I belong in a museum, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super photo, Jim. I like it a lot.
K
I love the maritime museum and all the volunteers who give their time to restore old ships.
ReplyDeletecool reflections in the building! thanx for your piece of heaven :)
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