The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 transport can be seen.
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
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
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.
Shells being swung abord the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia for use of its main armament of seven 6 inch guns.
OCEAN ISLAND. 1941-07. BOATS FOR FUELLING AND WATERING THE ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER HMAS WESTRALIA FROM NORWEGIAN MERCHANT VESSEL VITO, SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).
