This photograph was taken at the scene of the wreck of the HMAS Warrnambool J202 on September 13th 1947. Figures can be seen on deck. The photographer has captured the ship as it sinks at sea. The HMAS Warrnambool J202 was commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy for use as a minesweeper during World War II. The Bathurst Class Corvette, fitted out with a range of armaments, was launched in Sydney 1941. The ship began service in Bass Strait in 1941. At the end of the year it called into its namesake city, Warrnambool, where the crew paraded for the public marching eastwards along Timor Street. A gift of books for the ship’s personnel and a plaque bearing the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms were presented to the ship. The ship was involved in evacuating a family of nine from the Dutch East Indies that was later successful in its challenge of Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act (White Australia Polity). The ship had many other appointments around Australia. On 13th September 1947 HMAS Warrnambool was leading a flotilla of minesweepers in northern Queensland’s coastal waters, clearing mines previously laid to defend Australia. The ship hit a mine, which exploded and very quickly sunk the ship. Boats from the nearby ships rescued most of the seamen although one was killed at the time. The survivors were taken by the HMAS Swan II to Darwin, and they went from there to hospitals in Brisbane and Sydney. Three of these men later died from their injuries. A number of items were recovered by Navy divers in 1948 including the ship’s bell and a plaque with Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms. In 1972-75 the wreck was sold and other items were salvaged. In 1995 a memorial plaque was erected in Warrnambool near the RSL. NOTE: The RAN built a second HMAS Warrnambool FCPB204, launched in 1981 and decommissioned in 2005. There was also a steam ship SS Warrnambool built in London 1892 and broken up in 1926. [A more detailed history can be found in our Collection Record 3477.] This photograph is significant for its association with the lifesaving rescue of the crew and the sinking Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (J202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance, shown by the significance of the ship’s bell being curated as Military Heritage and Technology at the Australian War Memorial. - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWII Photograph of the sinking ship HMAS Warrnambool, sunk on 13-09-1947. The image shows the damaged and listing ship in the sea with figures on deck. This black and white photograph is one of a series of photographs taken at the time. "HMAS Warrnambool being sunk by mine", "sunk in Queensland waters 13 September 1947"flagstaff hill, maritime village, maritime museum, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, mort's dock & engineering co ltd, h.m.a.s. warrnambool, hmas warrnambool, hmas warrnambool i, hmas warrnambool j202, hmas swan ii, j202, world war ii, bathurst class corvette, royal australian navy, ran, sydney built ship, bass strait patrol, sea mine patrol, mine sweeper, mine clearance, navy divers, great barrier reef, cockburn reef, southern cross diving and salvage, warrnambool city council, cr j r astbury, mayor j r astbury, warrnambool patriotic fund, seal, coat of arms, dedicatory plaque, hmas warrnambool 1941, shipwreck by sea mine 1947, sinking ship, sunk ship, sea rescue, life saving, lifesaving, minesweeper

This formal photograph shows the crew of the HMAS Warrnambool standing in rows on the deck of the ship while it is in port. The HMAS Warrnambool J202 was commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy for use as a minesweeper during World War II. The Bathurst Class Corvette, fitted out with a range of armaments, was launched in Sydney 1941. The ship began service in Bass Strait in 1941. At the end of the year it called into its namesake city, Warrnambool, where the crew paraded for the public marching eastwards along Timor Street. A gift of books for the ship’s personnel and a plaque bearing the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms were presented to the ship. The ship was involved in evacuating a family of nine from the Dutch East Indies that was later successful in its challenge of Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act (White Australia Polity). The ship had many other appointments around Australia. On 13th September 1947 HMAS Warrnambool was leading a flotilla of minesweepers in northern Queensland’s coastal waters, clearing mines previously laid to defend Australia. The ship hit a mine, which exploded and very quickly sunk the ship. Boats from the nearby ships rescued most of the seamen although one was killed at the time. The survivors were taken by the HMAS Swan II to Darwin, and they went from there to hospitals in Brisbane and Sydney. Three of these men later died from their injuries. A number of items were recovered by Navy divers in 1948 including the ship’s bell and a plaque with Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms. In 1972-75 the wreck was sold and other items were salvaged. In 1995 a memorial plaque was erected in Warrnambool near the RSL. NOTE: The RAN built a second HMAS Warrnambool FCPB204, launched in 1981 and decommissioned in 2005. There was also a steam ship SS Warrnambool built in London 1892 and broken up in 1926. [A more detailed history can be found in our Collection Record 3477.] This photograph is significant for its association with the lifesaving rescue of the crew and the sinking Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (J202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance, shown by the significance of the ship’s bell being curated as Military Heritage and Technology at the Australian War Memorial. - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWII Photograph of the crew of HMAS Warrnambool (I). This black and white image shows the crew formally standing in rows on the bow of the ship, which is docked. Inscription on back. (PRIVATE details, see Notes)flagstaff hill, maritime village, maritime museum, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, mort's dock & engineering co ltd, h.m.a.s. warrnambool, hmas warrnambool, hmas warrnambool i, hmas warrnambool j202, j202, world war ii, bathurst class corvette, royal australian navy, ran, sydney built ship, bass strait patrol, sea mine patrol, mine sweeper, mine clearance, navy divers, great barrier reef, cockburn reef, southern cross diving and salvage, warrnambool city council, seal, coat of arms, dedicatory plaque, hmas warrnambool 1941, shipwreck by sea mine 1947, minesweeper

This photograph shows the crew of the first HMAS Warrnambool (J202) marching east along Timor Street in Warrnambool, just opposite the Post Office on the corner of Gillies Street. People are watching the parade from the footpath and two boys, dressed in their ‘best’ clothes, are marching alongside the crew. The HMAS Warrnambool was one of 60 Bathurst class corvette vessels built during World War II for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as armed minesweepers. The namesake of the City of Warrnambool, Victoria, was launched in Sydney in 1941. The HMAS Warrnambool began service with patrols off Bass Strait in 1941. In December the ship docked in the Warrnambool harbour at Lady Bay. The crew came ashore and performed a march for the city. The Mayor, Cr. John R Astbury presented them with a plaque of the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms and the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund gave them a gift of 110 books for the crew’s library. The Warrnambool served in Darwin during the time it was bombed, it was involved in several rescues and carried troops to New Guinea, it carried out escort and patrol duties on Australia's east coast, then at Fremantle and back to Darwin. The ship was at Timor when the Japanese surrendered in 1945. It performed mine clearance work around the Solomon Islands and New Guinea after the war. In 1947 the HMAS Warrnambool was at the Great Barrier Reef, off the Queensland coast, to clear the defensive British mines previously laid to protect Australia’s boarders. The ship hit a mine near Cockburn Reef, exploded and sank shortly afterwards. One of the 70 or so men on board was killed and three died later. The rescued men were transferred by boats to the nearby HMAS Swan II, which took the survivors to Cairns. The four deceased were Victorian seamen. In May 1948 the Royal Australian Navy divers recovered a number of items from the wreck, including the ship’s bell and the City of Warrnambool plaque. In 1949 the RAN returned the plaque to the Warrnambool City Council, and donated the ship’s bell to the Australian War Memorial. Further objects were recovered in 1972-75 by Southern Cross Diving and Salvage. A memorial plaque was erected in Warrnambool on September 13, 1995 in honour of all who served on HMAS Warrnambool. NOTE: (1)- HMAS Warrnambool II (FCPB204 was built in 1980 in Cairns, with a compliment of 22 personnel. It was decommissioned in 2005. (2)- SS Warrnambool, a steam and sail ship, was built in 1892 in London and broken up in 1926. [A more detailed history can be found in our Collection Record 3477.]This photograph is significant for its association with the lifesaving rescue of the crew and the sinking Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (J202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance, shown by the significance of the ship’s bell being curated as Military Heritage and Technology at the Australian War Memorial. - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWIIPhotograph of the crew of HMAS Warrnambool J202. This black and white image shows the crew marching east along Timor Street in Warrnambool. People are watching from the footpath and two formally dressed boys are marching alongside the sailors. Inscription on the reverse.(PRIVATE details - See Notes)flagstaff hill, maritime village, maritime museum, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, mort's dock & engineering co ltd, h.m.a.s. warrnambool, hmas warrnambool, hmas warrnambool i, hmas warrnambool j202, hmas swan ii, j202, world war ii, bathurst class corvette, royal australian navy, ran, sydney built ship, bass strait patrol, sea mine patrol, mine sweeper, mine clearance, navy divers, great barrier reef, cockburn reef, southern cross diving and salvage, warrnambool city council, cr j r astbury, mayor j r astbury, warrnambool patriotic fund, seal, coat of arms, dedicatory plaque, hmas warrnambool 1941, shipwreck by sea mine 1947, sinking ship, sunk ship, marching, parade, timor street warrnambool, minesweeper

Built in 1868 for Boarding House. Added to in 1887 - 88. Sold when Robert Anderson's second wife died. Several owners but came back into the family with Grandson Stan Anderson. Sold again when Stan died. Glen Isla now owned by Mr & Mrs Lunn who have restored it to its present condition. Now owned by Mr & Mrs Baker - 2018.House built in 1868, to become a Boarding House. A 2-story weatherboard building with brick chimney and filials at each point of gabled roof. Long windows. Attached at back and far side 2 single story joined gable roof buildings and adjoining wooden lattice building. Back yard white picket fence. 5 Figures out front. Built by Robert Andersonlocal history, photographs, buildings, historic., glen isla homestead, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs, robert coxon anderson

A brief summary of The Anderson Family History from arrival of early pioneer Robert Coxon Anderson on the Island.Summary of the Anderson Family History, Robert Coxon Anderson and Glen Isla.local history, documents-family history, history of family - buildings the anderson family, phillip island, black type on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs, family history

Robert Anderson and wife migrated to Australia in 1856 and moved to Phillip Island about 1870 - 71. His descendants are tabulated with some brief history of them. On one Family Tree it has that Robert Coxon Anderson married Margaret Sharpe in 1855 then Bessy Flemming after Margaret died. In another Family Tree the 2nd wife is noted as Annie Grant marrying Robert in 1891. The above Family Tree has been changed to Annie Grant.The Anderson' Family Treelocal history, documents, family history, family descendants from robert anderson, phillip island, hand printed in ink on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs, anderson family tree

Built 1868 for Boarding House. Additions in 1887 - 88. Sold when Robert Anderson's second wife died. Several subsequent owners, back into Anderson Family with Grandson Stan Anderson. Sold again when Stan died. Glen Isla sold to Mr & Mrs Lunn who have restored it to its present condition. Now owned and run as a Boutique B & B by Ian & Madeleine Baker - as at 2019.Photograph of full front view of 2-story weatherboard house with gable roof. Filials at each point of gabled roof. Upstairs wrought iron verandah. Twin gable roofed. Single story adjoined buildings, wooden, wrought iron verandah. figure of woman and large bush in front, one brick chimney.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, buildings, historic, glen isla homestead, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs, homesteads

Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne then Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Portrait Photograph of Margaret Anderson nee Sharp.Cameo Head and Bust. Lace type cloche hat with wide ribbon tying under chin. White lace collar on dark velvet dress with buttons up front.Stewart & Co. Melbournelocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs, phillip island

Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne and Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Enlarge reproduction of Cameo Head and Bust Photograph. Lace and Feather hat with wide ribbon tie under chin.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, illustrations, charcoal, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, phillip island, charcoal drawing on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs

1889 Wedding Day of Robert and Bessie Anderson.Robert Anderson Snr. on Wedding Day with second Mrs Anderson.. Robert Anderson seated, dressed in suit with waistcoat. Bessie Anderson standing dressed in skirt and velvet jacket with vest and ribbon and cameo at throat. Seems to be some confusion on the Family Tree re Robert's 2nd wife's name. There is confusion as to whether Robert Snr's 2nd wife was Bessie Fleming or Annie Grant. Photo is titled Bessie but it may be Annie?? Lee O'Donnell, descendent of Wilhelmenia, believes it is Annie.T.Teed. St. George's Studios, 238 Bourke Street, Melbourne.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, robert and bessie anderson, wedding day, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Built in 1868 by Robert Anderson, for the purpose of becoming a Boarding House. Additions in 1887 - 88. Several owners subsequently until Grandson Stan Anderson became owner. sold when he died. Now owned and restored by Mr & Mrs Lunn.House and environs. 2-story weatherboard with gabled roof. Outhouses and sheds. Deciduous and Norfolk Pines up drive. White picket fence with recessed imposing gateway.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, glen isla house, phillip island, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Glen Isla built in 1868 by Robert Anderson, additions 1987 - 88. Had several owners subsequently, bought again into family by Grandson Stan Anderson but sold when he died. Now owned and restored by Mr & Mrs Lunn.Distant view of Glen Isla House depicting rural setting and Western Port Bay glimpse in background.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, glen isla house, phillip island, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

This photograph belonged to the Anderson Family before being acquired by the Museum.Bessy Anderson with friends in "going-out" outfits and hats. This photo may be of Annie Anderson and not Bessy as there is confusion as to which person was actually Robert Anderson snr.'s 2nd wife. Bessy Fleming or Annie Grant.local history, photography, slides, second mrs anderson, bessy, amongst friends, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

This photograph belonged to the Anderson Family before being acquired by the MuseumA group of ladies and small child with Mrs. Anderson.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, mrs anderson and friends, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Happy home photography. Belonged to the Anderson FamilyPhotograph of Beaty, daughter-law of Emma & Robert Jnr, Emma, wife of Robert Anderson jnr., Mrs Anderson Snr, (2nd wife) and Hazel Roberta, grand-daughter of Emma & Robert Jnr - all seated, view of bay behind. local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, 2nd mrs anderson, bessy robert anderson jr, wife hazel robert, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Family Portrait of children. Wilhelmena born 7/08/1856 died 20/09/1938. Robert Jnr died 02/02/1929. Jane killed 07/08/1884 when thrown by horse.Posed Photograph. Wilhemena and Robert Jnr. seated. Jane standing between seat and table. Large draped curtain behind.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, three eldest anderson children - wilhemena, robert jnr, jane, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena, born 7/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 4, 1860. Standing beside chair dressed in check frock, hat with feather.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena, Born 07/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Daughter of Robert and Margaret Anderson. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 50, 1906. A fine looking woman wearing glasses, dressed in black.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena, born on the ship "Wilhelmena" 07/08/1856. Married James Young. Helen, in the photograph, her eldest Grand-daughter. both standing and posed.Wilhelmena with her eldest Grand-daughter, Helen Young.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmina young nee anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena, born 1856 on the ship "Wilhelmena" en route to Australia. Parents Robert and Margaret Anderson. Glen Isla was built in 1868 (added to in 1887-88) to become a Boarding House, run by Wilhelmena. Married James Young, became first Sewing Mistress at the Phillip Island School. died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena Young seated in cane chair, covered with shawl. Home Glen Isla in background, shortly before her death.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena Young's bridesmaids, one her youngest sister Bessy. Older bridesmaid standing, Bessy seated. Both dressed in Lacey dresses, flowers in hair.Bridesmaids at Wilhelmena's Wedding. On the left Wilhelmena's youngest sister Bessy.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena's wedding day, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Studio Portrait of Robert Anderson Jnr. in oval frame. Dressed in dark jacket and waistcoat, white shirt and striped tie. Son of Robert and Margaret Anderson, Fourth child.Studio Portrait of young man, Robert Anderson Jnr.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, robert anderson jnr, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Robert Anderson Snr. as a very young boy, dressed in kilt, hat and buckled shoes. Large sporran.Early Photograph of very young Robert Anderson Snr.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, robert anderson snr, sepia photograph with pink tinting background., mrs emma anderson jacobs

Studio Portrait of the adult Jane Anderson, white cravat-type collar on dress.Studio Portrait of Jane Andersonlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, jane anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Photograph of Isabella Anderson, fifth child of Robert and Margaret Anderson. Bouffant hair style, high lace collar on dress.Serious Photograph of Isabella Anderson.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, isabella anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Isabella, fifth child of Robert and Margaret Anderson, seated in canvas deck chair, book in lap. Isabella dressed in white shirt and black skirt, broach at neck, large wrist watch.Isabella Andersonlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, isabella anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

A dapper young man - George Anderson. Trim Moustache, white shirt and tie, brown coat and waistcoat.Studio Photograph of the young George AndersonPhotographer A Marks & co. Elgin Street, Carlton.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, george anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

An aged George Anderson, son of Robert Anderson Snr. Black Homberg hat, waxed moustache, suit coat, waistcoat, white shirt, patterned tie.George Anderson as an aged manlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, george anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs