| Accession Number | ART03605.004.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | backing sheet: 45.5 x 28.8 cm; image: 7.3 x 12.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Place made | Australia: Western Australia |
| Date made | 26 October 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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HMAS Melbourne coming into Albany, WA
Sketchbook containing 56 pages of drawings from his service during the First World War
- Scrapbook leaf with four sketches attached and inscriptions
Description
Depicts the HMAS 'Melbourne' coming into the harbour at Albany, Western Australia. A number of smaller ships are also entering the harbour behind HMAS 'Melbourne'. Inscription to the right side of the sketch: "Left Albany with the fleet of 42 Transports on 1st November, beside the 'Melbourne'. There were the 'Sydney', 'Minataur' and a Jap destroyer."