An invitation was sent to 50 nations to send a warship and/or tall ship to participate in an International Fleet Review (IFR) held in Sydney from 3 - 11 October 2013.

The Review is being held to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy's Fleet into Sydney.

On 4 October 1913 the flagship, HMAS Australia, led the new Australian Fleet Unit comprising HMA Ships Melbourne, Sydney, Encounter, Warrego, Parramatta and Yarra into Sydney Harbour for the first time to be greeted by thousands of cheering citizens lining the foreshore. This was a moment of great national pride and importance, one recognised as a key indicator of Australia's progress towards national maturity.

This event celebrates 100 years of the Royal Australian Navy in Australia.

More info http://www.navy.gov.au/ifr/