Guardians of the Strait: Bass Strait’s Wartime Waters

Guardians of the Strait: Bass Strait’s Wartime Waters

During World War II, Bass Strait became more than a perilous stretch of water—it became a front line. Merchant ships braved enemy submarines and mines to keep Australia supplied, while coastal towns like Port Albert played a quiet but crucial role. From lighthouse runs to lifesaving efforts, our local waters held stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. This Anzac Day, we remember the guardians of the strait.

Port Albert – The Oldest Port

Port Albert – The Oldest Port

Long isolated by steep forested mountain ranges to the east and north, swamps to the west and an inhospitable coastline the Gippsland area was bypassed by early European explorers.  Unknown to Tasman as he sailed south, around Van Diemen’s land in 1642, merely sighted...