Nedlands Yacht Club Perth Australia

World War II crews from the HMAS Perth and USS Houston (CA-30) will be honored on both sides of the globe and in respect of the 69th anniversary of the two cruisers’ final battle.

One of the Nedlands Yacht Club - Perth - Australia members shares a story of one of HMAS Perth's last missions before the fateful battle.

A 2008 Australia II anniversary pure silver coin from The Perth Mint will be given in tribute at the 50th HMAS Perth Memorial Regatta ceremony.

Nedlands Yacht Club (NYC) is looking for the families of HMAS Perth and USS Houston sailors and crew. On Sunday 21 February at 13:00 hours, NYC is hosting an annual memorial ceremony and regatta. The event will be held on the Swan River foreshore.