Lost At Sea Six-Commemorative Set
‘Lost at Sea’ Six-Commemorative Set
Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of the Royal Australian Navy, this exclusive six-coin set commemorates the most poignant naval losses in Australia’s wartime history. Each commemorative captures a proud vessel in intricate raised-relief detail, a timeless tribute to those who served and were lost at sea.
This exclusive ‘Lost at Sea’ Six-Commemorative Set from The Bradford Exchange features:
- Six commemoratives fully layered in pure 24-carat gold, each depicting a historic RAN vessel prior to its loss
- Struck to Proof Quality with finely sculpted raised-relief designs and accompanied by detailed Certificates of Authenticity
- Presented in a deluxe display case and officially endorsed by the Defence Force Welfare Association
S&H: $19.99
Comes with our famous 365-day guarantee.
Throughout its proud history, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has served with courage and distinction in major conflicts including the First and Second World Wars, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation, and the Vietnam War. Today, as of 2025, the RAN operates 36 commissioned vessels, 12 non-commissioned vessels, and employs over 16,000 personnel. It stands as one of the most advanced naval forces in the South Pacific region, maintaining a strong presence in the Indian Ocean and participating in peacekeeping and military operations around the globe.
Yet the Navy’s story is also one of profound sacrifice. From the loss of HMAS Waterhen in June 1941 to the tragic sinking of HMAS Sydney later that year, these events marked some of Australia’s darkest naval moments. During 1941 and 1942, the RAN suffered multiple devastating losses — including HMAS Parramatta, Perth, Yarra, Canberra, Vampire, Voyager, Kuttabul, and Armidale — with hundreds of brave sailors lost in service to their nation. Even after the war, tragedy struck again in 1947 when HMAS Warrnambool was sunk by a floating mine off Queensland. Now, those heroic stories and solemn sacrifices are commemorated in a magnificent six-coin collection — the “Lost at Sea” Six-Commemorative Set — available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange.
Features
This exclusive “Lost at Sea” Six-Commemorative Set from The Bradford Exchange features:
- Exclusive to The Bradford Exchange – not available anywhere else
- Commemorates the Royal Australian Navy’s most poignant wartime losses, including HMAS Sydney, Waterhen, Parramatta, Perth, MV Neptuna, and MS Rangitane
- Each commemorative is fully layered in pure 24-carat gold and features a raised-relief depiction of the vessel prior to its loss
- Minted to Proof Quality – the highest standard in coinage – each piece measures 38.6 mm in diameter
- Struck to the highest specification to ensure exceptional detail and finish
- Includes an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity detailing each ship’s story and its place in Australian naval history
- Endorsed by the Defence Force Welfare Association, supporting the well-being of the Defence Family across Australia
- Presented in a deluxe display box for safekeeping and elegant presentation
- Backed by The Bradford Exchange’s famous 365-day money-back guarantee