In this episode we welcome Rear Admiral (Rtd) Simon Cullen to the series to discuss the history of Garden Island. Host of Run Ashore, Mark Cooper and Simon explore the history of Garden Island, it's importance to the Royal Australian Navy and why it's location is significant.

Three Facts from this episode:

1. In early 1788, Garden Island was the location where colonists first chose to grow crops. This undertaking helped to introduce European food species and cultivation techniques into the country.
2. Garden Island is the site of Australia's longest settled infrastructure.
3. In 1856 the Colonial Secretary at the time, wrote to the British Government suggesting Garden Island be used as a navy base. This was then approved by the British Government in 1859.

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