The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The light cruiser HMAS Melbourne undergoing repairs in a floating dock. Along with HMAS Sydney, Melbourne was serving with the North American and West Indies Squadron, which had headquarters in Bermuda. The ships underwent repairs here every six months, and called in when changing between the stations at Halifax and Jamaica.
Local people coaling HMAS Melbourne in the Windward Islands using large baskets carried on their heads. Along with HMAS Sydney, Melbourne was serving with the North American and West Indies Squadron,
Stuffed alligators, a souvenir of time spent in the Caribbean, posed on the deck of HMAS Melbourne. Along with HMAS Sydney, Melbourne was serving with the North American and West Indies Squadron, whi
Group portrait of unidentified members of the Rugby team from HMAS Melbourne. With HMAS Sydney, the Melbourne carried out alternate patrols of the Caribbean (based in Jamaica) and the Norath Atlantic
Group portrait of band members from HMAS Melbourne during a visit ashore. Along with HMAS Sydney, HMAS Melbourne was serving with the North American and West Indies Squadron. The ships alternated be
Portrait of two unidentified seamen in fancy dress costume for the sports competition run by the ship's company of HMAS Melbourne. With HMAS Sydney, the Melbourne carried out alternate patrols of the
Bermuda, British West Indies. c. 1914. HMAS Melbourne in a floating dock. Note she is wearing splinter protection around the bridge. (Donor L. Haig)
