Souvenir of the Fleet

Publisher The Sun News Pictorial

Date17 March 1924

Object number00042666

NameNewspaper

MediumPaper, ink, pencil

Dimensions430 x 315 mm

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection

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DescriptionThis newspaper supplement from the Sun Pictorial documents the world tour of the British Royal Navy's Special Service Squadron in 1923-1924. The cover features an image of sailors standing on the deck of HMS HOOD directly in front of the ships 15- inch guns, a visual reminder of the military power of the British Navy.HistoryThe world tour of the Royal Navy Special Service Squadron in 1923-1924 was an exercise in public relations for the British government. It reminded the world that the British fleet was still in command of the seas.SignificanceThis newspaper indicates the public interest in the ships and crew of the Royal Navy. It also represents the imperious relationship that the British Navy had with the newly formed Royal Australian Navy.