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Royal Navy Special Service Squadron World Cruise, 1924

by Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons

From 27 November 1923 to 28 September 1924, the British Royal Navy’s Special Service Squadron cruised around the world visiting and thanking those countries and allies who had offered their support during World War I. It was an opportunity to show naval strength and renew alliances.

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HMS HOOD in Sydney Harbour
HMS REPULSE possibly near Sydney Heads
HMS REPULSE in Sydney Harbour
HMS HOOD in Sydney Harbour
HMS HOOD in Sydney Harbour
Onlookers awaiting the arrival of the British Special Service Squadron
HMS HOOD near Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour
HM Ships REPULSE and HOOD in Sydney Harbour
HMS HOOD in Sydney Harbour
Royal Navy sailors and officers disembark from ferries at Woolloomooloo Bay in Sydney
Royal Navy sailors and officers disembark from a tug at Woolloomooloo Bay in Sydney
HMS HOOD in Sydney Harbour
HMS REPULSE in Sydney Harbour
Royal Navy sailors and officers disembark from a ferry at Woolloomooloo Bay in Sydney
Royal Navy ratings waiting to march through Sydney
Royal Navy ratings marching with the Royal Marines Band Service marching in Sydney
Royal Navy ratings marching with the Royal Marines Band Service marching in Sydney
The Royal Marines Band Service marching in Sydney
The Royal Marines Band Service marching in Sydney