OBJECT TITLE / NAME

HMAS Cerberus Freedom of the City 1997.

DATE1997

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1311

HISTORY

HMAS Cerberus Naval Training Base was established at Crib Point on the Western side of the Mornington Peninsula on 1 April 1921, first as the Flinders Naval Base on a site purchased in 1911, the buildings not being completed until about 1917. It was renamed Flinders Naval Depot in 1925, and renamed HMAS Cerberus, Westernport in 1963. It occupies most of Stony Point and is the primary training establishment of the Royal Australian Navy. Royal Australian Navy, H.M.A.S Cerberus,

DESCRIPTION

Mornington Main Street scene showing a contingent of marching sailors from Cerberus Naval Base, Crib Point. The sailors are dressed in white uniforms, with white spats and caps. They are led by an officer bearing an erect sword, photographed just in front of the old Mechanics Institute, now shire offices.
A large tree in the background covers part of the facade of the Mechanics Institute.

SUBJECTS

Navies, Parades and processions

KEYWORDS

Freedom of the City, H.M.A.S Cerberus, Mornington, Navies, Parades and processions, Royal Australian Navy