Three warships have arrived in Hobart after weeks at sea on official maritime duty.
The visit serves as a chance for the crew to rest and recover while also providing educational opportunities for Tasmania’s next generation.
HMAS Sydney, making its first-ever visit to Hobart, joins HMAS Brisbane, returning to Hobart after a seven-month absence.
Accompanying them is HMAS Adelaide, the largest vessel in the Royal Australian Navy, measuring over 230 meters long and weighing 27,000 tonnes.
Commander Nick Ross from HMAS Adelaide says the ship is like a ‘city on water’.
“You have police, you have a hospital, you have fire services, sewerage services, fuel power, and all the functions of a small city”.
School students and defense cadets have eagerly taken the opportunity to jump onboard the ships, while around 900 crew members are excited to disembark.
Some crew members are reuniting with loved ones who have traveled to Hobart to spend time with them.
“This visit has allowed me to pick up my wife yesterday afternoon, and many families have flown in to take advantage of the opportunity,” one crew member told 7 Tasmania.
The ships will stay in Hobart until Tuesday morning before departing back to sea.
