The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A group of RAN stokers in overalls having a rest during a stand easy break held on the starboard waist (boat deck) of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. They are taking in some fresh air after a period of arduous duty below decks in the engineering spaces. As another group of sailors are dressed in class II serge uniform (top) this indicates that the ship was probably on the Australia station. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadalcanal.
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra alongside a wharf. The colour scheme indicates it pre-dates the Second World War. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadal
Unidentified members of a four inch gun crew take a stand easy on a sponson onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. All sailors are wearing steel helmets and most are enjoying a tea break. The
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra, in a port abeam profile, makes a high speed run in a moderate sea state. The foamy capping waves, 'white horses', probably indicates that the ship was experienci
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra conducts a night shoot firing two of its 4 inch anti-aircraft guns which form part of the ship's secondary armament. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off S
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra departs for another war patrol. The image is taken from an unidentified warship whose forecastle is also visible in the foreground. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 A
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra leads a convoy on exercises. A ship's carley float dominates the foreground whilst a four inch anti-aircraft gun fills the centre of the image. Ships following a
