In the archives ...
We’re always pleased that mementos of the League’s long history come to light especially photos. What appears below is a photo of some of the 225 members who sat down to lunch at HMAS Rushcutter, Sydney in 1946. Part of the photo appears on page 28 of the League’s published history, ‘Sons of the Sea’ which can be found on this page.
The Press cuttings file …
Our Ancient Mariners – Captain Robert Chevin Ghest, June 1, 1921
The Ancient Mariners’ Moonlight Excursion, November 1, 1921
The Annual Outing, April 1, 1947
The Ancient Mariners’ Moonlight Excursion, November 1, 1921
The Annual Outing, April 1, 1947
The Ancient Mariner
Newsletters
Newsletters
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Sons of the Sea
The League’s publication, Sons of the Sea, the History of the League of Ancient Mariners, was produced to commemorate the centenary of the League in 2003. The book preserves the heritage and proud identity of all of those who are themselves, ‘sons of the sea’. With the kind assistance of Mrs Brenda Liley and to honour her late husband, Capt Ted Liley (1927 – 2018), Past President and Honorary Historian of the League, we are able to present a digital version of the book. Click here
Note: Since first publication of Sons of the Sea in 2003 and thanks to reader response we are able in places to provide additional information.
Page 15. Group photo. Front Row. Read ‘not identified’ as Captain John Hammond BHP
Page 49.
Captain Bayldon was a Master in Burns Philp Shipping Company from about 1905 and made a name for himself by doing hydrographic work in the uncharted parts of the islands. He left the sea in 1910 to start a navigation school in Sydney. On his crossing the bar the League of Ancient Mariners asked Captain Brett Hilder of the Burns Philp vessel MV Muliama to scatter his ashes in the Solomon Islands over Bayldon Shoals which he had charted just outside the harbour of Tulagi. Captain F.J.Bayldon was President of the League 1942 - 1945 and a Life Member. Information from Navigator in the South Seas by Captain Brett Hilder.
Note: Since first publication of Sons of the Sea in 2003 and thanks to reader response we are able in places to provide additional information.
Page 15. Group photo. Front Row. Read ‘not identified’ as Captain John Hammond BHP
Page 49.
Captain Bayldon was a Master in Burns Philp Shipping Company from about 1905 and made a name for himself by doing hydrographic work in the uncharted parts of the islands. He left the sea in 1910 to start a navigation school in Sydney. On his crossing the bar the League of Ancient Mariners asked Captain Brett Hilder of the Burns Philp vessel MV Muliama to scatter his ashes in the Solomon Islands over Bayldon Shoals which he had charted just outside the harbour of Tulagi. Captain F.J.Bayldon was President of the League 1942 - 1945 and a Life Member. Information from Navigator in the South Seas by Captain Brett Hilder.
The Founders file ...
The co-founders of the League of Ancient Mariners of NSW
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The histories of the League’s early members are rich with all of the elements of personal experience; of losses, failures, successes and reward that were all part of the early days of maritime trade. They are from those who gave of their valuable time to found the League of Ancient Mariners in 1903, which in the words of co-founders Capt A W Pearse (1857 -1951) and Dr R. Scot Skirving (1859 - 1956) were, ‘having an occasional muster of retired Master Mariners and Deck Officers to be a worthy idea so as to keep alive the traditions of the sea, particularly as it applied to the era of sail’. The co-founders would not have foreseen what they were putting in place to satisfy their declared objectives would become such a respected organisation so firmly established in maritime tradition and one which is now into its second century of existence. It is therefore, of great interest to find out more from archival sources of others who were among the first members of the League, in this case Capt Samuel Charles and Capt Frederick Bracegirdle. To read more, click their names. (With thanks to Julie Tadman for the account of Capt Bracegirdle).
Capt Charles Alfred McKinnon (1838 -1926) was born March 8, 1838 on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Joining the Scottish fishing fleet he began a career that eventually included almost every kind of sailing ship service. Capt McKinnon has been identified in the photo on the About Us page, standing third from left, holding his hat).To read more Click Here
Robert Francis Talbot (1842 - 1935), lived a long and full life, first travelling the world with the Royal Navy and later living a pioneering existence in Australia. To read more, Click Here
Robert Francis Talbot (1842 - 1935), lived a long and full life, first travelling the world with the Royal Navy and later living a pioneering existence in Australia. To read more, Click Here
Historical records and information are being uploaded to the Archives
as hard-copy becomes available. Scroll down to view.
as hard-copy becomes available. Scroll down to view.
What the papers said of the League …
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More about Capt Pearse from the Sunday Sun, February 13, 1949 ...
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The Bulletin, October 22, 1952, Capt Albert Aucher, Secretary of the League ...
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From the album
Newly discovered old prints ...
Newly discovered old prints ...
League Council meeting November 2002, inscription reading ...
League luncheon 2003 ...
League luncheon May 1, 2005 ...
League luncheon May 1, 2005 ...
League luncheon May 1, 2005 ...
2008 Cruise & Luncheon. Ex employees of Howard Smith
2016 Cruise & Luncheon. Governor-General, General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, CVO, MC delivering his address. Vice-President, Captain Murray Doyle AAM seated.
Annual Luncheons
an archive of past programs
an archive of past programs
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What was reported about the 'Smoke-Oh' ...
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What the press said in April 1946 ...
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Seafarers, a poem by Capt W D Reid, 1932 ...
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Between Decks
an archive of old League newsletters
an archive of old League newsletters
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Histories of the League
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Past cruises
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The 2011 Cruise & Luncheon
a new look at an old report
a new look at an old report
We’re always pleased to find reports of the League’s past Cruises & Luncheons – and always delighted that all those who attended had a thoroughly enjoyable time, a custom that continues in these annual events.
One report that has come our way appeared in the May 2011 issue of the Company of Master Mariners Australia journal, The Megaphone where the Guest Speaker was Capt Murray Doyle who gave a very interesting talk on his experiences as Master of the RSV Aurora Australis. Capt Doyle AAM is the current President of the League. For the full story Click here.
One report that has come our way appeared in the May 2011 issue of the Company of Master Mariners Australia journal, The Megaphone where the Guest Speaker was Capt Murray Doyle who gave a very interesting talk on his experiences as Master of the RSV Aurora Australis. Capt Doyle AAM is the current President of the League. For the full story Click here.
The Ancient Mariners of Victoria
A link to The Royal Historical Society of Victoria and archived records of The Ancient Mariners of Victoria, which, as the information in the site states, the Ancient Mariners of Victoria seems to have disappeared from the records after 1930. (With thanks to RHSV researcher, Tessa Occhino). Click here.