SignificanceHMCS Protector was a South Australian colonial naval vessel that served during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. The Protector's service in China was the pivotal event in the ship's history and marked the coming of age for the South Australian navy.DescriptionWater colour painting of H.M.C.S. Protector by F. Dawson, dated 1901. Picture shows H.M.C.S. Protector sailing off the coast.Date of Creation1901Accession NumberHT 1987.0078On DisplaySouth Australian Maritime Museum
