Podcasts about hmas perth

As the night of February 28, 1942 descended on the calm waters of the Sunda Strait, a sense of foreboding hung in the air. It was a fateful night that would etch itself indelibly into the annals of naval warfare history. The stage was set for one of the most gripping naval battles of the Pacific War during World War II - The Battle of Sunda Strait. To the north, the fall of Singapore had shattered the Allies' bastion in Southeast Asia. To the south, Australia anxiously awaited the outcome of the impending battle. Sandwiched between these crucial points were the Dutch East Indies, a coveted prize for the Imperial Japanese forces, as their control would give Japan access to vital resources and a strategic vantage point. This was the high stakes backdrop against which the USS Houston and HMAS Perth, two gallant but beleaguered Allied cruisers, found themselves pitted against a formidable Japanese force. Outnumbered and outgunned, these ships sailed valiantly into the mouth of danger, their fate resting in the hands of the men who served aboard them. Their tale, their heroism, and the furious combat they engaged in that night form the essence of our narrative. We delve deep into the events that led up to this night of inferno, the decisions and miscommunications that sealed their fate, the minute by minute recounting of the battle that took place under the hauntingly beautiful moonlit night, and the profound implications this battle had on the broader theater of World War II. We honor the legacy of the Battle of Sunda Strait, a legacy that still resonates in the hearts of those who know its story. It is a story of valor and sacrifice, of strategic gambits and costly mistakes, and ultimately, a story that shaped the destiny of nations during the most devastating conflict the world has ever seen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ww2-stories/support

The fourth episode on our mini-series on the maritime history of Australia takes us to Perth and the workshop of Gerry Westenberg. Gerry has been hand-crafting scale model ships for well over 50 years and has built more than 130 in that time. He started this lifelong job by trying to modify a 1/600 scale Airfix kit of HMS Ajax to be HMAS Perth...with mixed success. Over time he has improved his skills and found a scale that works for him – 1/192 - based on the Empirical scale of 1 inch to every 16 feet. Over the years Gerry has built ships such as RMS Queen Mary, a Roman bireme, an Egyptian Royal Barge, HMS Hood, HMAS Sydney I, II, III and IV, RY Britannia, and HMS Barham, to name but a few. He has had two exhibitions held at the Western Australian Maritime Museum in Fremantle, the first in 2019,with the second held in 2021, whilst a third exhibition will commence on April 8th this year running for approximately 3 months. The centrepiece of Gerry's collection consists of over 40 Australian fighting ships tracing all major classes from the inception of the RAN to today's modern fleet. To find out more Dr Sam Willis visited Gerry at his workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1-MARCH-1942. While serving within the Royal Australian Navy as a Signals Officer, Captain Hector Macdonald Laws Waller served with distinction aboard several warships of the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Navy during both the First World War and the Second World War. He was the commanding officer of two vessels during the Second World war, the Destroyer HMAS Stuart where he led the 'Scrap Iron Flotilla' and the Cruiser HMAS Perth. He would go down with the HMAS Perth when it was sunk during the one-sided Battle of Sunda Strait alongside 356 fellow personnel of the HMAS Perth . For show notes, photos and transcripts visit www.thedocnetwork.net and visit our linktree for our socials https://linktr.ee/iwodmj to follow me for more Australian Military History Content you can follow me on TikTok/Instagram/Twitter @docwinters. gLceelOARTDZ0U9WY8Up --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwasonlydoingmyjob/message

It's ANZAC Day and we commomorate those Australians who served on HMAS Perth which was sunk in the Battle of the Sunda Strait on 1 March 1942.

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The HMAS Perth was torpedoed by Japan during World War II, now almost 80 years on it has become the subject of contention with a joint Australian-Indonesian plan to open the wreck to marine tourism and diving.

Here it is again! One of my personal favorite ships in World of Warships, HMAS Perth. Except this time, I get to tell you why! Just watch out for the roos, spiders, crocs, floods, fire, snakes, etc. Enjoy! Get your own Rank Amateur Merchandise! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/rank-amateur-store/ (US) https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/the-rank-amateur-store/ (Europe) Email: rankamateurpodcast@gmail.com Music Credit: Intro: Garage by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena from YouTube Audio Library · http://bit.ly/32TUZyy Outro: Outlet by Silent Partner from YouTube Audio Library · http://bit.ly/32TUZyy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rank-amateur/support

Well, here it is, the history of the first roo-infested Australian Ship in World of Warships. Hope you enjoy! Get your own Rank Amateur Merchandise! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/rank-amateur-store/ (US) https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/the-rank-amateur-store/ (Europe) Email: rankamateurpodcast@gmail.com Music Credit: Intro: Garage by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena from YouTube Audio Library · http://bit.ly/32TUZyy Outro: Outlet by Silent Partner from YouTube Audio Library · http://bit.ly/32TUZyy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rank-amateur/support

HMAS Perth (1) a cruiser of the same class as HMAS Sydney and commissioned into the RAN in 1939 was sunk by an overwhelming Japanese force in the Sunda Strait on 1st March 1942. USS Houston was also sunk.  More than half of the crew of 681 died in action. The survivors had to ensure appalling conditions on the Thai-Burma railway and some survived a second sinking in 1945, this time by American submarines who were unaware the transport ships carried POWs.  Some spent 6 days in the sea before being rescued.  Of the entire crew, only 1 in 3 returned to Australia. The HMAS Perth (1) Memorial Foundation has been established to raise funds to construct a memorial which will be located with the naval cadets training unit, TS Perth, in East Fremantle.  Their aim is to complete this in time for the 80th anniversary of the sinking. Mike Bailey, President of the HMAS Perth (1) Memorial Foundation told Harvey Deegan that it is time for a fitting permanent memorial to the ship and her crew. Governor Kim Beazley (their Patron) will be officially opening an exhibit at the Perth Town Hall on 27th February.  For more information go to www.hmasperth1memorial.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author Roland Perry joins us on "Remember When" to talk about his news book “Red Lead: The legendary Australian ship's cat who survived the sinking of HMAS Perth and the Thai-Burma Railway.”  Just after midnight on 1 March 1942, Australia's most renowned cruiser, HMAS Perth, was sunk by Japanese naval forces in the Sunda Strait off the coast of Java. Of the 681 men aboard, 328 survived the sinking and made it to shore-and one cat. Her name was Red Lead, and she was the ship's cat, beloved by the crew and by the Perth's legendary captain Hector Waller. But surviving shellfire, torpedoes and the fierce currents of the Sunda Strait was only the beginning of the terrible trials Red Lead and the surviving crew were to face over the next three-and-a-half years. From Java to Changi and then on the Thai-Burma Railway, Red Lead was to act as a companion, mascot and occasional protector for a small group of sailors who made it their mission to keep her alive in some of the most hellish prison camps on earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History: Natalie and Michael take a look at the history of HMAS Perth, with Dr James Hunter, Curator of Royal Australian Navy Maritime Archaeology.

This week's episode features a couple of sequels and one very big boat. It's been a little while between drinks for Respawn Entertainment, but the studio's back with the brand new FPS, Titanfall 2. Want to know what we thought about it? You'll need to check out Angelo's review! While at PAX Australia 2016, Jessica Citizen caught up with Sebastien Mitton, Art Director on Dishonored 2. This new interview covers returning character Corvo Attano, new protagonist Emily Caldwin, and - of course - the stunning new location of Karnaca. Wargaming has already delivered some great Aussie content this year, but now World of Warships is getting in on the action. We've got all the details on HMAS Perth, a brand new vessel added to the game this month. She's a beauty! ...plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack! http://www.playerattack.com

Kelorn, Kami, and Vanessa sit down with NoZoupForYou and talk about Patch 0.5.14, the HMAS Perth, Tier X Permanent Camo's, and the Graf Spee. Look for NoZoupForYou at @ZoupGaming and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/ZoupGaming

Pattie Wright- Ray Parkin was a sailor first and foremost.  He then found himself a POW on the Thai Burma railway and in Japan. From those harrowing experiences came the highly regarded wartime trilogy Out of the Smoke, Into the Smother and The Sword and the Blossom. Pattie Wright, interviewed Ray and accessed his diaries and extensive archive to write his recently published biography, Ray Parkin’s Odyssey. In this lecture Pattie speaks on this chronicler of HMAS Perth, his beloved ship and those who did and did not return.  

Pattie Wright. 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the HMAS Perth I and USS Houston in the plucky Battle of the Sunda Strait on 1 March 1942. Pattie will discuss the men's attempts to survive, escape and the POW years on the Thai Burma Railway and in Japan.