The annual HMAS Perth Regatta held at the Nedlands Yacht Club.

A banner with 216 names of the crew of HMAS Perth (I) designed by Lucy Bromwell, membership coordinator for the Nedlands Yacht Club

Jim O.Neil and Trevor Vincent showing off the new HMAS Perth (I) tent which was setup for the first time at the annual HMAS Perth Regatta held at the Nedlands Yacht Club in February 2022.

Trevor Vincent and Jim O’Neil have a chat with Bill Richie AM at the NYC HMAS Perth Regatta. Bill is in his 90s and still going strong.

Gerry Westenberg on the left show his models of the ill fated ABDA fleet to members of the NYC at the HMAS Perth regatta.

One of the visitors to the regatta inspecting the banner with names from the HMAS Perth (I).

Captain Lawton, CO of HMAS Stirling having a quiet chat to David Gainer, the US Consul for West Australia.

The Fremantle Sailing Club Pipes and Drums marching on to start the HMAS Perth Regatta ceremony.

Some of the guests at the NYC HMAS Perth (I) Regatta ceremony.

From the left, Acting NYC Commodore Glenn Fairley, Cmdr Tony Nagel, Captain of HMAS Perth (III), David Gainer, US Consul, Capt. Gary Lawton, CO of HMAS Stirling and AB Sara Briese.

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This is a Memorial which commemorates the loss of HMAS Perth (I), dedicated to the lost Crew, the survivors who were imprisoned; enslaved in prisoner of war camps and those who finally returned to Australia bearing the scars of their suffering for the duration of their lives

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