Mawson Centenary Sail Past

On 2 December 2011 a commerative sail past was held on Hobart's River Derwent. Two Antarctic research vessels, the Aurora Australis was at the head of the Flotilla, followed by other vessels including the Young Endeavour, the Cartella and the STV Lady Nelson. Many local yachts also took part in the parade.

We are grateful to Tony Lomas, Sam Rosenware and Doug Thost for generously allowing us to use some of their photos from the event.

The following footage was shot from onboard the STV Lady Nelson.

 

 

Mawson Flotilla poster - Tony Lomas
The Flotilla on the River Derwent - Sam Rosenware
Local yachts in the sail past - Sam Rosenware
The lead vessels in the flotilla - Sam Rosenware
The Aurora Australis leads the flotilla - Doug Thost
Peparing for the salute - Tony Lomas
Young Endeavour dressing the yards - Sam Rosenware
The Aurora Australis - Doug Thost
CSIRO research vessel Southern Surveyor - Doug Thost
The flotilla - Doug Thost
The salute - Tony Lomas
The flotilla heads South - Doug Thost
The Young Endeavour - Doug Thost
The STV Lady Nelson with the Aurora Australis in the background - Doug Thost
The STV Lady Nelson salutes His Excellency the Governor - Tony Lomas
Flotilla heading South after saluting His Excellency the Governor - Doug Thost
His Excellency the Governor - Doug Thost
Panorama of the River Derwent - Doug Thost
Another Panorama of the River Derwent - Doug Thost