Great White Fleet - Australia

The fleet entered Sydney Harbor on August 20, 1908 where they remained until the 27th, when they set sail for Melbourne. The fleet arrived at Melbourne on August 29th and remained until September 5th when most of the fleet left for Albany. They arrived at Albany on September 11th and remained until the 18th when they departed for Manila. Albany was an important coaling stop for the fleet.

The U. S. A. Fleet Entering Sydney Harbour

The Great Naval Parade of American Sailors at Sydney, Australia, August 23, 1908

And this is the reverse of one of these special postcards

I wish to thank Bill Feldman for sending me these images and letting me share them with viewers.

And from the Meyers Collection - from Ed Stein to Laura

Lavender Bay
	Sydney University

And from Melbourne (Meyers Collection)

Collins Street
	Circular Quay

Sail with the Fleet to Manila, Japan & Ceylon, Fleet Log for this part of Voyage, Map of the Voyage, or go to Site Map