#OnThisDay 20 August 1908 the United States of America naval fleet arrived at Port Jackson, Sydney. This was part of a round the world cruise by the fleet which had originally set out on 16 December 1907. The sixteen warships were painted white to denote peace. They became known as The Great White Fleet.
Sources: The Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA:1888-1954). Kadina, Saturday, Aug. 22, 1908. The visit of this American fleet; 1908
Dr David Stevens: Navy. The great white fleet’s visit to Australia
![Letterhead featuring the US Fleet. From NRS 13111 [3/3095]](../../../sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/Galleries/US%20Fleet/letterheadde24.jpg?itok=j4PuZjkN "Letterhead featuring the US Fleet. From NRS 13111 [3/3095]")
Thursday 20 August 1908 witnessed the arrival of the United States of America fleet at Port Jackson, Sydney. This was part of a round the world cruise by the fleet which had originally set out on 16 December 1907.
On the 19th of March 1932 the Sydney Harbour Bridge was officially opened. We have created a video montage from the photo albums in our collection showing the construction.
This content is maintained by Access Services. If you have any queries or feedback about this content please contact us.