James Conder and friends
Subject or historical figure
James Bryance Conder
(1872 - 1954)
Datec 1900
Object number00027934
NamePhotograph
MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 138 x 101 x 1 mm, 5 g
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert Murphy
DescriptionStudio photograph of James Conder and three friends who were affectionately known as 'The Four Musketeers'. Possibly related to the Conder's three friends serving in the Boer War.HistoryJames (Jim) Bryance Conder was one of thousands of Australian sailors who helped to shape Australia's naval history. His naval career, interspersed with periods ashore, illustrates all stages in the transition from British control of Australia's naval defence to full local responsibility with the formation of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It also shows what a strong imprint the Royal Navy had on the RAN.
Conder joined the Royal Navy in Australia in 1891 aged 19 having sailed in the merchant ships ELLORA and AVENGER over the previous two years. He served on HMS ORLANDO, HMVS CERBERUS, HMVS NELSON, gunboat HMVS ALBERT, HMS KATOOMBA, HM Ships CHALLENGER and PSYCHE.SignificanceThis photograph depicts James Bryance Conder, whose naval career spanned four different navies in the service of Australia between 1891 and 1937.
