HMAS Penguin (naval base)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMAS Penguin.
HMAS Penguin is a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base located at Balmoral on the lower north shore of Sydney Harbour in the suburb of Mosman, New South Wales. Penguin is one of the RAN's primary training establishments, with a responsibility for providing trained specialists for all areas of the navy. The current commander of Penguin is Commander Kent Browning, RAN.
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HMAS Penguin | |
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Part of Fleet Base East | |
Balmoral, Sydney, New South Wales in Australia | |
Location in Greater Sydney | |
Coordinates | 33°49′40″S 151°15′31″E |
Type | Naval base |
Area | 14.2 hectares (35 acres) |
Site information | |
Owner | Department of Defence |
Operator | Royal Australian Navy (1942 – 1957) Royal Australian Navy (1957 – present) |
Website | navy |
Site history | |
Built | 14 July 1942 (1942-07-14) |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | Commander Kent Browning, RAN |
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