The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
At anchor in Athol Bay, "Queen Elizabeth" the huge Cunard liner, is being fitted out to carry Australian troops overseas. Additional bunks, protective panels over valuable veneers and a host of other alterations are taking place. Across the fore-deck of the vessel can be seen the massive buildings of Kings Cross. At the stern is the signal mast of Garden Island. H.M.A.S "Westralia", a former coastal liner, is at anchor in Elizabeth Bay. Harbour ferries take workmen to the ship and a motor launch, "dressed" for the occasion, brings sightseers for "a trip round the big ship, Sydney Harbour.
While embarking troops the transfer receives a coat of light grey paint. Harbour craft are dwarfed by this giant and the floating crane "Titan" appears to have lost much of its bulk. HMT "Queen Mary"
HMT "Queen Mary" and HMT "Queen Elizabeth" transports at anchor together at Trincomalee. A call for oil and water during the trip from Australia to the Middle East. The escorting cruiser HMAS "Austral
HMS Renown, Sydney Harbour shows the ship anchored in the Athol Bight having brought the Prince of Wales to Australia. It was painted from the North Shore and shows the Domain, Elizabeth Bay and Garde