The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 blast is clearly visible. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadalcanal.
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
A gunnery party conducts an exercise firing drill on a four inch anti-aircraft mount onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. While the majority are wearing steel helmets, none are wearing the f
Viewed from high above the ship, plumes of spray break over the bow drenching the forecastle of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra as it makes a high speed run in rough seas. The twin eight inch gu
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 makes heavy weather of it during a high speed run in rough seas. Plumes of spray break over the bow drenching the forecastle. The twin eight inch forward guns of
Two 4 inch anti-aircraft guns situated amidships on both sides of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra which was in RAN service from 1928 to 1942. An additional four guns of this type were added to t
