Explore moments from the Submarines Association Australia – Queensland Branch, including commemorative services, reunions, social gatherings and special events involving our members and the wider submarine community.
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Caloundra Dinner — Away Meeting
Caloundra away meeting 2026 social gathering of friends, family.
ANZAC Day 2026
Members of the Submarines Association Australia – Queensland Branch came together on ANZAC Day 2026 to commemorate those who served and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Creative Art Class followed by Lunch
17th April
Members enjoyed a Creative Art Class followed by lunch, providing an opportunity to get creative, socialise and enjoy time together.
Artwork created during the Creative Art Class.
Veterans’ Broadwater Cruise with Captain Tex O’Grady
Members enjoyed a day cruising the Broadwater with Captain Tex O’Grady. Among those joining the cruise was 101-year-old Merv, who was safely loaded and stowed aboard — as only a Submariner can do. BZ Team!
Various Gatherings & Lunches — 2025
Throughout 2025, members came together for a variety of lunches and social gatherings, providing opportunities to catch up with mates, enjoy good company and maintain the friendships and camaraderie at the heart of the Association.
Remembrance Day Service 2025 — SWHT & HRW, Teneriffe
Members attended the 2025 Remembrance Day Service at SWHT and HRW, Teneriffe, coming together to honour and remember those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Spreading of Jerry Lewis’s Ashes — SWHT
Family, friends and members gathered at the model submarine at the Submariners Walk Heritage Trail (SWHT), Teneriffe, for the spreading of Jerry Lewis’s ashes and to honour his memory.
Previous Social Gatherings
A selection of photographs from previous social gatherings, capturing the friendship, camaraderie and community enjoyed by Association members.
2025 AE1 Commemorative Service — Kallangur
Members attended the 2025 AE1 Commemorative Service, hosted by Pine Rivers NAA at Ruth Whitfield Park, Kallangur, to honour and remember those who served aboard HMAS AE1.
87th Seafarers Service — 2025
Members attended the 87th Seafarers Service in 2025, joining together with the wider maritime community to recognise and honour the service and contribution of seafarers.
