Military procession of American marines and sailors from USS ASTORIA
This photograph depicts a military procession of United States Navy officers from USS ASTORIA, possibly near the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific.
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.
Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection
Object no. 00035015
Military procession of American marines and sailors from USS ASTORIA
This photograph depicts a military procession of United States Navy officers from USS ASTORIA, possibly near the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific.
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.
Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection
Object no. 00035015