Visit of the British Special Service Squadron

Title: Visit of the British Special Service Squadron
Creator: Mitchell, E. L. (Ernest Lund), 1876-1959.
Type: Photograph
Date: 27/02/1924
Identifier: 008830PD
Format: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 8 x 11 cm.
Description: The Special Service Squadron on a world cruise under the command of Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Laurence Field visited Western Australia from 27 February - 6 March 1924, stopping at Fremantle and Albany. The squadron consisted of battlecruisers HMS Hood and Repulse, and light cruisers HMS Delhi, Dauntless, Danae, Dragon and Dunedin. HMS Hood was the largest warship in the world on commissioning in 1920.
Is Part Of: Glass negative collection acquired by Dr James Sykes Battye ; 8956B/731-735, 933-948
Source: https://encore.slwa.wa.gov.au/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2943881
Rights: This image is for personal use only. To publish or display it, contact the State Library of Western Australia