How it all began...

Our story begins on August 9th, 2024​

It was a dark and stormy night... well, a little windy at any rate... 8 strangers... some stranger than others... met in secret, and in hushed tones spoke of buried riches... ok ok, so it was music and comradery. Those 7 brave souls: Dave, Steve, Eddie, Ryan, Doug, Rory and Jason, answering Captain Pete's call to rum... oops, I mean arms... weathered the gale force winds of the Southern Ocean, and seeking shelter in the warmth of the nearby Travellers Inn Hotel, affectionately known as 'the Travs' by Esperance locals, discovered a common bond in a love of music and songs of the sea

Before long more brave and adventurous souls flocked to Captain Pete's banner and our crew soon numbered 19

Oil painting of French ships "La Recherche" and "l’Espérance"