The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Originally of the Royal Navy, the 'Shropshire' was transferred to the Royal Australian Navy after the loss of the heavy cruiser HMAS 'Canberra' on 9 August 1942 in the Battle of Savo Island. Shropshire, an 8-inch heavy cruiser, saw extensive service in the Pacific, taking part in the American and Australian landings in Dutch New Guinea, the Philippines and Borneo. Adams had the opportunity to observe a diverse range of jobs and working environments while on board. Here, a cook prepares a meal using a large boiler while the ship is stood off Yokohama during the occupation of Japan by the Allies.
Depicting a group of unidentified fitters of No.450 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) enjoying a much-needed cup of tea in the snow. Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk are seen in the background of th
The cruiser's guns and mast are represented in a cubist manner which conveys energy and strength. Numerous sailors working onboard the ship are painted in a similar angular style. The painting communi
The Australian cruiser, HMAS Shropshire, in the foreground, and the British cruiser HMS Swiftsure, part of the British Pacific Fleet, standing off Yokohama, Japan, during the occupation of that count
Souvenir pennant of HMAS Shropshire. The pennant is navy blue with painted gold illustrations and text. At the top is a Royal Crown flanked on either side by a scroll. The left hand scroll contains
A view from destroyer, HMAS "Arunta" of heavy cruiser, HMAS "Shropshire" opening fire on the Japanese positions on island of Corregidor, Luzon, Philippines.
The Crest of HMAS Canberra. The Canberra was a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Heavy Cruiser, commissioned in 1928. The Canberra was severely damaged by the Japanese naval forces during the Battle of Savo
In April 1944 HMAS Shropshire, as a unit of Task Force 74, took part in escorting convoys up the coast of New Guinea and the bombardment of Hollandia and after the landing at Hollandia, escorting US a
