HMAS Canberra (l)
HMAS Canberra was one of two 10,000 ton County Class Heavy Cruisers ordered by the Australian Government in 1924. In the following nine years leading up to the outbreak of the World War 2, Canberra remained in commission with several periods as the Flagship of the Australian Squadron.
- Commissioned
9 July 1928 - Decommissioned
9 August 1942 - Fate
Lost in action on 9 August 1942 during the Battle of Savo Island
