The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A view of the starboard forecastle deck of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra framed by the barrel of one of its eight inch guns from the forward A turret. Other shipping is visible at this anchorage in Farm Cove (right) which adjoins Garden Island. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadalcanal.
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
A view from the 'fighting top', also known as the crow's nest, of the forecastle of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Visible forward of the funnel is a bi-plane amphibian aircraft, probably a Su
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra conducts a main armament firing with both of her twin 8 inch after turrets X (front) and Y (rear). In this port side profile, the black smoke from the cordite bla
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
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 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
