Vancouver Island History
Albert Edward Scott at 18
Special Services Squadron World Cruise 1923-1924 Photo Gallery
These photographs are from the album of 18-year-old sailor, Albert Edward Scott, who sailed on HMS Repulse as part of the Royal Navy's Special Services Squadron in 1923-1924. Seven ships, including HMS Hood, four light cruisers and an Australian light cruiser, visited over 40 ports of call in countries of the British Empire which fought with Britain in the first World War.
The pictures are used with kind permission of his grandson, Stephen Locks.
More photos and information can be found at his website
Special Services Squadron World Cruise 1923-1924.
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Sussie, the kangaroo mascot of the HMS Hood entertains with a boxing bout.
Read about Sussie's exciting visit to Victoria
The big shute, children's party. Gisborne. HMS Repulse.
Ferris wheel for children's parties Vancouver. HMS Repulse.
Royal Navy sailors in Victoria with Brothers Island in background
Inner Harbour Victoria B.C. showing Empress hotel
Parliament buildings, Victoria B.C.
Douglas Street Victoria, B.C.
Gorge Inlet, Victoria B.C.
Butchart Gardens. Victoria, B.C., raised path to mound over water, now sunken garden
Suspension bridge. Capilano Canyon, North Vancouver, B.C.
Fraser Canyon Rocky Mountains. B.C.
Sailors on train engine at Banff on trip to the Rockies
Special Services Squadron World Cruise 1923-1924 Photo Gallery - 3 pages
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Go to Stephen Locks' Special Services Squadron World Cruise 1923-1924 page.
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