| Accession Number | H17537 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Australian Navy submarine AE1 at sea. AE1, and sister boat AE2, were the RAN's first submarines ...
Description
Australian Navy submarine AE1 at sea. AE1, and sister boat AE2, were the RAN's first submarines arriving in Sydney Harbour in May 1914 under RN command. On the outbreak of war both vessels moved to New Britain under escort. On 14 September 1914 AE1 left with HMAS Parramatta as escort to carry out a patrol off Cape Gazelle. At 1530 hours the escort noticed the submarine appeared to be returning to port but it was never seen again. (Donor W.M Warburton)