Man O' War Steps

"Man O'War Steps
This landing area erected for the Royal Navy was
taken over by the Royal Australian Navy in 1913. For
150 years Man O'War steps served as a landing and
embarkation point for men of the British and Australian
fleets in peace and war.
From these steps 2215 officers and sailors of the
Royal Australian Navy left to serve their country
in the Great War 1914-1918, the Second World War
1939-1945, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam , never to return
to enjoy the fruits of their labours in their native
land.
Ye who tread their footsteps, remember their glory.
Erected by naval Association of Australia 30th January 1983"

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Source

• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward (1), Anthony (Sharky) Ward (2, 3)