Topic: "The Story of AE2 - Australian Submarine at Gallipoli"

Presenter: Jeff Hughes

Dr Jeffery Hughes is an internationally acclaimed Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in shoulder and elbow reconstruction, arthroscopy and joint arthroplasty. But his presentation this month didn't relate to his day job but to his wide range of interests, especially history of things associated with water. Did you realise that the Australian Navy had submarines at the time of the First World War? What were they used for? Where were they stationed? What exploits did they get involved in? AE2 was one of these submarines and Jeff Hughes has a special interest in its history. He presented the story of AE2 from its beginnings right up to the present time including his special relationship with the submarine - a fascinating story!