Great White Fleet in Albany, Western Australia in 1908

It was the third and final port of call in Australia (after Sydney and Melbourne) for the 16 battleships participating in the third leg of the voyage, from San Francisco to Manila.

Most intervals between ports were adequate for re-coaling, however the stop in Albany was for travelling to Manila and required full bunkering of coal: The coaling ships in the contingent were: There was a British ship, HMS Gibraltar, in port at the same time as the visit.

[9] The programme of events was advertised widely as the American Fleet / The visit to Albany, Western Australia.

[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] As well as planned social events,[18] Albany erected decorations in the town.

[21] On the weekend of 13 to 14 September 2008, Albany held an event to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the 1908 visit, with two Royal Australian Navy ships HMAS Sirius and HMAS Darwin and the American ship USS Shoup visiting the port to celebrate.