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Purchased in 1911 and called Flinders Naval Depot, it was commissioned HMAS Cerberus on 1 April 1921. It comprises numerous training and recreation facilities, two chapels, small marina and attractive grounds.
The primary role of HMAS Cerberus has always been Navy personnel training. Within the establishment today are several tri-service schools training personnel from the three services in addition to traditional naval schools.
| Address: | Nelson Road , St Mark`s Chapel, HMAS Cerberus, 3920 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.365678 Long: 145.190872 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
| Monument Type: | Windows |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Federal |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 01-April-1921 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 01-April-1981 |
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 8th December, 1981 |
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Commemorating 60 Years of Naval Training H.M.A.S. Cerberus
Plaque 1:
Commemorative windows presented by Officers, Sailors and Civilian Employees of HMAS Cerberus by Captain B.G. Gibbs AM RAN Commanding Officer 8 December, 1981.
I called to the Lord out of my distress,
and He answered me.
Semper Vigilans
Plaque 2:
Commemorative windows presented by Officers, Sailors and Civilian Employees of HMAS Cerberus by Captain B.G. Gibbs AM RAN Commanding Officer 8 December, 1981.
Window 3:
H.M.A.S Cerberus Naval Base. 1921-1981. HMAS Attack
Plaque 3 :
Commemorative windows presented by Officers, Sailors and Civilian Employees of HMAS Cerberus by Captain B.G. Gibbs AM RAN Commanding Officer 8 December, 1981.
