| Accession Number | P08917.012 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Hood, Samuel J |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 11February 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The crew of HMAS Sydney led by its commander Captain John Augustine Collins prepares to march ...
Description
The crew of HMAS Sydney led by its commander Captain John Augustine Collins prepares to march down Martin Place following the ship's return from a successful campaign in the Mediterranean. The march was followed by a civic reception and luncheon at Sydney Town Hall. On 20 November 1941 the Sydney was sunk with the loss of all hands after a battle with the German raider Kormoran.