The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Work in progress on the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia during the fitting out period while berthed at Sheer Wharf, during March 1940. Shrapnel splinter protection mats can be seen fitted in front of the bridge area.
Work in progress on the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia during the fitting out period while berthed at Sheer Wharf, during March 1940. Shrapnel splinter protection mats can be seen fitted in fro
Stores being swung aboard during victualling of the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia while the ship is berthed at Sheer Wharf. In the background a Manly ferry and a large three funnelled troop tr
The 21 inch Harrison searchlight (centre) being inspected by two ratings of the crew of the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia during the ships fitting out while berthed at the Garden Island dockya
Dockyard workmen caulking the deck of the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia during the ship's fitting out at Garden Island Dockyard.
A 6 inch gun being swung aboard the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia preparatory to being mounted during its fitting out at Garden Island Dockyard.
One of its 6 inch guns ready for mounting after being swung aboard the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia during its fitting out at Garden Island Dockyard.
