RAAF had its Seagull III fleet refurbished at Cockatoo Island in an effort to extend the life of the aircraft, which were being operated off Australian navy ships. A9-6 was scrapped in 1934. The backdrop to this photo is the Sydney suburb of Balmain, the dome peeking over the hilltop on the left being the courthouse. Photo from: State Library of Victoria

A9-7 hangs from the crane on the HMAS Albatross, the Australian navy's seaplane tender. The ship saw limited service with the RAN and was paid off in 1933. It was later given to the Royal Navy as part payment for a cruiser. Became HMS Albatross and served through World War II. Postwar it became the Hellenic Prince and used as a passenger ship until scrapped in 1954. A9-7 was scrapped in 1934 with the arrival of Seagull Vs. The RAAF continued to operate seaplanes from cruisers and other RAN ships through the war. Photo from: National Library of Australia

A9-4 crashed at Norfolk Bay, Tasmania, on March 19, 1930, while operating from the seaplane carrier HMAS Albatross. The RAAF had nine Seagulls IIIs. They were replaced by Seagull Vs (very similar to the Walrus). The HMAS Albatross was handed over to the Royal Navy in 1938 and name later adopted for the naval air station at Nowra. Photo from: State Library of Queensland