The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Estcourt, South Africa. c. 1900. Sailors, possibly from HMS Philomel, during drill with a 12 pound naval gun mounted on wheels. They were members of the British Naval Brigade serving in the Natal area. (Original album housed in AWM Archive Store)
Biggarsberg, South Africa. c.1900. A 12 pound naval gun mounted on wheels is pulled by a large team of bullocks. Walking beside the gun are possibly sailors from HMS Philomel, members of the British N
Probably Estcourt, South Africa. Sailors, possibly from HMS Philomel, enjoy an outdoor lunch at a makeshift table beside their carts at a camp. Note the soda syphon. In the background is a wheel mount
Elandslaagte, South Africa. c. 1900. Sailors from HMS Philomel, members of the British Naval Brigade stationed in the Natal area, sleep and rest behind the stone wall surrounding a gun emplacement. Be
Elandslaagte, South Africa. c. 1900. Three members of the British Naval Brigade, possibly from HMS Philomel, at a gun emplacement. Seated on the front of the gun assembly is ? Halsey, a crew member of
Elandslaagte, South Africa. c. 1900. A limber converted into a cart, containing various artillery pieces, partly hidden amongst some low bushes. The cart probably belonged to sailors from HMS Philomel
Elandslaagte, South Africa. c. 1900. A member of the British Naval Brigade, possibly from HMS Philomel, prepares a meal on the veldt over a camp fire. (Original album housed in AWM Archive Store)
