The 1929 Cruise of Albatross

A.N. Other · Sep 30, 1974 · Print This Page

Author: A.N. Other and NHSA Webmaster
Subjects: Ship histories and stories
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RAN Ships: HMAS Albatross, HMAS Canberra I, HMAS Australia II
Publication: September 1974 edition of the Naval Historical Review (all rights reserved)

The voyage back to Sydney was accompanied by the same fine weather which had marked the whole cruise. Before leaving the ship Lord Stonehaven addressed the ship’s company which was assembled on the aircraft deck,and complimented them on their fine seamanship.

HMAS Albatross illuminated in Rabaul Harbour, 1929.

Bringing aircraft aboard Albatross, 1929.

Seagulls taxiing for take-off in Rabaul Harbour, 1929.

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