HMAS Canberra and HMAS Sydney Reference Pictures (Warning Picture Heavy!)

[Daniel Cox]

Hi All,

Shown below are various Public Domain archival pictures that feature HMAS Canberra and HMAS Sydney and some Seagull aircraft that operated from the before mentioned ships through the 1930's into the Second World War. I am posting them ostensibly and albeit a bit late to provide some reference images for Calum (Forlornhope) and his Britmodeller Work In Progress build RAN late 1930's Diorama.

HMAS Canberra

HMAS Canberra and HMAS Australia, circa 1931.

A Seagull seaplane of 101 Squadron attached to the HMAS Canberra formerly on the HMAS Albatross.

It is worth noting that the image captions mentioned in this thread are largely drawn from original caption information and therefore may not be in all instances accurate.

Cheers,

Daniel.

[Daniel Cox]

Hi All,

Here are some more images of HMAS Canberra while on manoeuvres, using heavy artillery, anti aircraft guns, firing star shells at night, morning service on the quarterdeck and Militia defending crews operating the anti aircraft guns, circa 1930-1939.

HMAS Canberra

Cheers,

Daniel.

[Daniel Cox]

Hi All,

Here are some more pictures.

HMAS Sydney

HMAS Sydney afloat, to be launched in 1935.

The new cruiser HMAS Sydney, taking the place of the Brisbane, 1935.

Sailors engaged in tying up of HMAS Sydney when she berthed at Outer Harbor on her first visit to South Australia during 1937.

Manning the guns on HMAS Sydney, circa 1939-1940.

Sailors shown sheltering beneath an awning on the quarter deck of the HMAS Sydney while awaiting the ceremony of firing a salute of 21 guns in honour of Queen Mary's birthday, circa 1938.

HMAS Sydney at Port Melbourne, circa 1936.

HMAS Sydney, circa 1939.

Bridge of the HMAS Sydney, crowd on dock in foreground, circa 1937-1938.

HMAS Sydney. View from the Western Viaduct, Auckland, the Sydney berthing at Western wharf, circa 1937-1938.

Manning the guns on HMAS Sydney, circa 1939-1940.

Cheers,

Daniel.

[Daniel Cox]

Hi All,

Plus even more pictures.

HMAS Sydney

HMAS Sydney at sea, circa 1937-1939.

HMAS Sydney berthing at Quay, circa 1941.

Crew on deck of HMAS Sydney while ship berthing at Quay, circa 1941.

Crowds on wharf as HMAS Sydney berths, circa 1941.

Guard and band of the HMAS Sydney, parade on the quarter-deck for the ceremony of Colours, circa 1941.

Some of the ratings back in Sydney after being on active service for over a year aboard the HMAS Sydney, circa 1941.

Enjoying a cup of tea on the deck of the HMAS Sydney, circa 1941.

Streamlined funnells on HMAS Sydney now at Outer Harbour, circa 1941.

HMAS Sydney Guard marching to position for hoisting of ensign, circa 1941.

HMAS Sydney, Sailmaker W.J. Willis reads a letter from home, circa 1941.

Ship's baker with loaves of bread aboard HMAS Sydney, circa 1941.

HMAS Sydney, Able Seaman Jack Davenport with lifebuoy, circa 1937-1939.

Cheers,

Daniel.

[Daniel Cox]

Hi All,

Here is the last of it.

Miscellaneous

HMAS Sydney seen from HMAS Canberra.

Catapulting an amphibious craft from the HMAS Canberra during fleet manoeuvres in Jervis Bay, circa 1938-1939.

Amphibious aircraft on catapult, HMAS Canberra, circa 1938-1939.

The Seagull being catapulted off the flagship HMAS Canberra at sea.

Seaplane on HMAS Canberra, circa 1938-1939.

Seaplane, eyes of the Navy, before being catapulted to begin spotting expedition.

A seaplane is catapulted from cruiser during target practice off the Australian coast, circa 1940-1942.

Cheers,

Daniel.

[Graeme H]

Oh thank you Daniel, simply superb

[Forlornhope]

Holy cow, Daniel I don't what to say mate, this is fantastic......unbelievable, a thousand thankyous for the effort gone into posting them here. Where on earth did you find them? I haven't seen quite alot of these and wish I'd seen some of these on deck shots before I started the cruisers. There is one picture in particular of the 2 Counties at a pier that has me dancing with joy. There is even an oil tank vagulay in the same position as my Dio.

Once again thankyou Daniel this is very much appreciated. You really are a legend mate

Best regards

Callum

[stevehnz]

Thanks Daniel, those are quite super. I've happily worn my heart on my sleeve when it comes to the County class cruisers, I think the improved Leanders like Sydney are also a superbly proportioned ships, right up there with the Towns imho. I've really enjoyed these.

Steve