The yacht HMAS Franklin was built in Leith, Scotland. It was acquired by the Royal Australian Navy in 1915 and served as a temporary Royal Yacht for the Prince of Wales (later King Edward V11) during his tour of Australia in 1920, for day trips on Port Phillip Bay.Royal yacht on Port Phillip BayCardboard framed black and white photograph of HMAS Franklin, most probably on Port Phillip Bay. Franklin was a steam yacht with one funnel and two masts. Yacht is under steam. Coloured image of crossed flags of Australia and Britain (symbol of friendship and cooperation) displayed at bottom of frame."H.M.A,S. Franklin/Royal Yacht to HRH the Prince of Wales/28th May, 1920" "A.C. Green, Photo, Williamstown"king edward, hms franklin

Researched, written and designed by PMHPS members.The cover of the 2024 "Historic Port Melbourne - Dignitaries and Dreadnoughts" produced by members of the Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society focuses on visits to Port Melbourne by naval shipping and dignitaries including Royal ambassadors. hmas franklin, armed services - navy, shenandoah, koln, idzumo, yakumo, sawagiri, hamayuki, hms hood, hms delphi, duke of york, duchess of york, royal yacht ophir, hms renown, hmas australia, uss seattle, uss nevada, uss oklahoma, great white fleet, hmas canberra, hmas sydney, hmas yarra, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - station pier, duke of gloucester, hms sussex, prince alfred, hmcss victoria, hmas lonsdale, hmas perth, anzac squadron, hms king george v