HMAS Canberra and HMAS Anzac – Sydney Harbour in about 1930. In the foreground the ferries Kalang and Koondooloo pass each other. The larger passenger ship being assisted by two tugs has the funnel markings of Burns, Philp & Co. In the distance are two warships. The larger one, on the left, may be the County-class cruiser HMAS Canberra (D33). The smaller one, on the right, is the Parker-class destroyer HMAS Anzac (G90).

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s William J Hall collection. The Hall collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour, from the 1890s to the 1930s – from large racing and cruising yachts, to the many and varied skiffs jostling on the harbour, to the new phenomenon of motor boating in the early 20th century. The collection also includes images of the many spectators and crowds who followed the sailing races.

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. Object no. ANMS1092[215]