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Australian Naval History Podcast

UNSW Canberra

The Australian Naval History Podcast explores naval history in Australia. Each week, historians & veterans discuss a different aspect of Australian naval history. From deep discussions of particular battles, to the histories of submarine classes, the Australian Naval History Podcast is expert analysis & reflection on the storied past of Australia's military at sea. Produced by the Naval Studies Group at UNSW Canberra, in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the Seapower Centre - Australia. The introductory music 'Duke of York' is used with the kind permission of the RAN Band. An illustrated version of each episode is available on YouTube. To provide comments email: navalstudiesgroup@gmail.com

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S4E12 - Melbourne Frank E Evans Collision

Australian Naval History Podcast

10/21/19 • 91 min

Professor Rob McLaughlin & his expert panel of Rear Admiral Simon Cullen, Ms Louise Esola, Captain Errol Stevens & Commander Matthew Vesper discuss the tragic sinking of the destroyer USS Frank E Evans in a collision with the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E11 - Melbourne Voyager Collision - The Legal Aspects

Australian Naval History Podcast

10/13/19 • 68 min

Professor Rob McLaughlin & his expert panel of Judge Sylvia Emmett, Professor Tom Frame & Commodore Brian Robertson discuss the legal aftermath of the tragic sinking of the destroyer HMAS Voyager in a collision with the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E10 - Melbourne Voyager Collision - The Maritime Aspects

Australian Naval History Podcast

10/06/19 • 69 min

Professor Rob McLaughlin & his expert panel of Judge Sylvia Emmett, Professor Tom Frame, Lieutenant Commander Doug Moore, Commodore Brian Robertson & Vice Admiral Peter Jones discuss the tragic sinking of the destroyer HMAS Voyager in a collision with the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E9 - The RAN In Russia 1919 - 1920

Australian Naval History Podcast

09/29/19 • 41 min

Professor Rob McLaughlin & his expert panel of Father Michael Head, Dr David Stevens and Commander Greg Swinden discuss the little known operations of the RAN in Russian waters in the aftermath of World War I. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E8 - Medical And Dental Services In The RAN (Part 2)

Australian Naval History Podcast

09/22/19 • 42 min

Professor Rob McLaughlin & his expert panel of Commodore Mick Dowsett & Commander Neil Westphalen discuss the provision of medical and dental services in the RAN from 1945. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E7 - Medical And Dental Services In The RAN (Part 1)

Australian Naval History Podcast

09/15/19 • 44 min

Professor Rob McLaughlin & his expert panel of Commodore Mick Dowsett & Commander Neil Westphalen discuss the formation and provision of medical and dental services in the Colonial navies and the Royal Australian Navy up to 1945. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E6 - The Coastwatchers (Part 2)

Australian Naval History Podcast

09/08/19 • 49 min

Commander Alastair Cooper & his expert panel of Mr Jim Burrowes, Vice Admiral Peter Jones, Dr Betty Lee and Mr John Perryman discuss the operations of the RAN coastwatchers from the Solomons Campaign until 1945. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E5 - The Coastwatchers (Part 1)

Australian Naval History Podcast

09/01/19 • 48 min

Commander Alastair Cooper & his expert panel of Mr Jim Burrowes, Vice Admiral Peter Jones, Dr Betty Lee and Mr John Perryman discuss the formation and early operations of the RAN Coastwatchers in World War II. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E4 - The Fate Of The German Pacific Squadron In World War I

Australian Naval History Podcast

08/26/19 • 44 min

Professor Peter Stanley & his expert panel of Lieutenant Commander Mark Bailey, Dr David Stevens, Commander Geoff McGinley & Oberleutnant zur See Tim Döbler discuss the fate of the German East Asia Squadron in World War I and the implications on Australia’s Defence. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website: https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/naval-studies-group

S4E13 - Australian Naval Leaders - The Early Years

Australian Naval History Podcast

10/27/19 • 51 min

Commander Alastair Cooper & his expert panel of Dr David Stevens, Commander Geoff McGinley, Rear Admiral James Goldrick, Ms Alison Hardigan & Dr Joe Straczek discuss the early professional heads of the Royal Australian Navy. This discussion was part of the 2019 King-Hall Seminar. Produced by the Naval Studies Group in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the RAN Seapower Centre. More details about this video and the Naval Studies Group are available at the UNSW website:

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