| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR90/161 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 custom box |
| Object type | Book |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1939-1940 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 88/0088 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
(HMAS Perth, RAN)
Description
DIARY OF THE WORLD CRUISE RECORDED BY HMAS PERTH FROM THE TIME THAT THE MAIN DRAFT LEFT SYDNEY ABOARD SS AUTOLYCUS TO COM`MISSION THE NEW VESSEL, PASSAGE TO ENGLAND, THE "NAMING CEREMONY", PATROL DUTIES IN THE ATLANTIC FOLLOWING THE OUTBREAK OF WAR, CONVOY DUTIES AND EVE`NTUAL RETURN TO AUSTRALIA VIA THE PANAMA CANAL. ALSO INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS AND CHARTS