A tour group stand inside the HMAS Ovens, listening to their tour guide
WA Maritime Museum

HMAS Ovens


The Oberon class Submarine HMAS Ovens is an authentic Cold War-era vessel situated on Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway.

This exhibit serves as a living memorial to submariners and those who gave their lives while serving from Fremantle during World War Two.

For a fascinating tour of the submarine, either in-person or through 360° virtual reality, please use the below links.

Update on HMAS Ovens conservation


The resurfacing and repainting of the Western Australian Museum’s much-loved HMAS Ovens has been completed, leading to a stunning transformation.

An image of the HMAS Ovens Submarine showing a freshly painted submarine after undergoing conservation

After resurfacing and repainting of HMAS Ovens. Image Credit: WA Museum 

An image of the HMAS Ovens Submarine showing a rusted and stained submarine before undergoing conservation

Before resurfacing and repainting of HMAS Ovens. Image Credit: WA Museum 

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