Crew member of USS ASTORIA, August 1934

Crew member of USS ASTORIA, a New Orleans class heavy cruiser, painting the side of the ship in Farm Cove, Sydney. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific after its commissioning...This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century. ..The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly. ..Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection..Object no. 00024255