The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The light cruiser HMAS Psyche in the harbour. She had been in the escort force for the capture of Samoa by New Zealand forces in August 1914 and later escorted the New Zealand ships of the first convoy to King George's Sound, Albany, WA, in October 1914. Psyche subsequently participated in naval operations in the Indian Ocean and off the Eastern Australian coast.
HMAT Wiltshire (A18) was one of the steamships requisitioned by the Australian Government for use as a troop transport. She was one of the ships of the first convoy which assembled in King George's S
Model of HIJMS Ibuki. The Japanese battle cruiser Ibuki assisted HMS Minotaur and the Australian light cruisers Sydney and Melbourne to escort the first Australian and New Zealand convoy which sailed
Albany, WA. c. 31 October 1914. The concentration of transports. Escort arriving and steaming into inner harbour are Minotaur, Philomel, and Psyche.
Albany, WA. 1 November 1914. The first Australian and New Zealand convoy crossing the Indian Ocean, sailing in three parallel lines. Left to right: 3rd Division; 1st Division; 2nd Division. The New Ze
King George's Sound, WA. 1914-10-27. Ships of the first convoy of transports carrying the first contingent of troops of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and New Zealanders, prior to leaving Albany
King George's Sound, WA. 1914-10-27. Ships of the first convoy of transports carrying the first contingent of troops of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and New Zealanders, prior to leaving Albany
