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2021 Calendar
$8.00 + P&H.

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HMAS Orrible Poster
$15.00

Need something for the man cave or the games room? Get one of these posters for you wall or frame it. We are pleased to release a limited number of special posters by our resident artist Sandy Freeleagus
Offer -If you want bigger than A3 we can go AI size which is huge. POA.

Submariners Through The Ages Poster
$15.00

Need something for the man cave or the games room? Get one of these posters for you wall or frame it. We are pleased to release a limited number of special posters by our resident artist Sandy Freeleagus
Offer -If you want bigger than A3 we can go AI size which is huge. POA.

They Called Us The Cream Of The Navy Poster
$15.00

Need something for the man cave or the games room? Get one of these posters for you wall or frame it. We are pleased to release a limited number of special posters by our resident artist Sandy Freeleagus
Offer -If you want bigger than A3 we can go AI size which is huge. POA.

Submariners Christmas Cruise
$15.00 (BACKORDER)

The lads are at it again, creating mayhem and merriment on a Christmas cruise with their long-suffering wives.
The two old fools are at it again. The second book in the series sees the lads taking their long suffering wives on a Christmas cruise and a romantic getaway to make up for problems from the road trip. To say it doesn’t go well is an understatement. They get left ashore, borrow an aircraft and mess up the ships system. The long-suffering Captain tolerates their performance as they upset passengers and expose parts of themselves that should not be seen. This is another romp through the misadventures and performances of these two old misfits. Some may identify with the situations, but all will get a good laugh out of their antics. A good read and giggle.

Offer – Currently out of print due to demand but we can arrange reprint or eBook versions for you.

The Submariners Road Trip
$10.00

Looking for Dit to read in the heads? Or maybe you’d just like to recall your past adventure. You wont be disappointed with this one and the misbehaviors of these two old ratbags.
What happens when two old submariners decide to take a road trip and catch up on some old mates? Its easy to wonder about that but these two old fools get into more trouble as they blither their way across the country from one disaster to another. What makes this different is there are old mates from way back but their careers have taken them in different directions. They still have a strong bond and enjoy the type of banter only close mates and ex submariners understand. Follow their adventures and and their gritty philosophies as they crash their way across the land and relive some of their younger days together. Their road trip will leave a lot of you nodding and other giggling.
Exclusive offer – A limited number of the original copies have been donated to the museum to sell and have been signed by the author. There wont be any more so when they go that’s it.

One Man’s Navy
$35.00

This is the autobiography of one of Australia’s longest serving submariners whose career spanned 47 years of service with the RAN. The book covers a period of personal and naval development from the 60’s through to the mid 2000’s. This is not a historic book but one that notes in detail the passage of time and changes in the RAN for a lower deck sailor through to the rank of Warrant Officer and all the stage in between.
The experiences of early conflict in the far east Malaysia confrontation, and the rigors of submarine training and life in cold war Royal Navy postings are all covered. The development of the submarine squadron at HMAS Platypus followed by the move to the west and his experience in establishing the Submarine escape training facilities are well worth noting.
When Warrant Officer stepped forward to receive his Medal of the order of Australia from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, he knew he was approaching a fellow sailor with history. The award was the culmination of a career that the lad from Bankstown could never have dreamed of.
Mixed with the adventures, stress and tension that all submariners live with Terry Rowell’s story is one of dedication and service to his country. The book covers the years of development of the submarine arm of the Navy and reflects the many changes that were made along the way.
In Terrys words ‘ I witnessed many changes over my 47 years in the Navy. Some good , some not so good. I had a memorable time and some great mate and wonderful memories”
If you are at all interested in the life of a sailor this is a must for young and old and inspiration to those who still serve.
Exclusive offer – These are the last of the books generously donated by Terry for the Museum to sell and personally signed by him. There will not be another chance to buy these so when they are gone, they are gone

Kids Road Trip Art Book
$5.00

Keep the kids happy on those long road trips to see the submarine. Kids get bored on the road so heres a solution that will keep them busy. Put together by renown submariner artist, Sandy Freeleagus, the book offers numerous opportunities for kids to explore their artistic side. Even Mum and dad might find it fun to try and stay between the lines. For the kids that send us their finished art there may be prizes for the ones we select to publish in our Newsletter and display at the Museum. So have a go and see how you get on, its fun. (kids only guys)

The Otway Book
$10.00

Developed as souvenir or memento of a visit to the museum, the book contains information on the Otway and her trip home as well as original crew photo’s and the list of decommissioning crew. A nice keepsake

The Submariners Cookbook
$10.00

Just the thing for that unusual dinner party with the in-laws. Recipes and dieting tips are outlined. All your favourites are there and all the terminologies are explained. Remembering all those times and the meals you ate back then? Well you need this book to impress your dinner guests or disgust them. The collection of good old recipes and quantities means you can create delicacies like train smash. Excreta ala Kontiki and many others. There is also a glossary of terms and advice on how and when these meals should be eaten. In fact, you could plan your whole week including breakfast lunch and dinner with this book, if your game.