Geranium entered the Royal Australian Navy as its first survey vessel. Her weapons were removed and survey equipment was fitted in their place. The sloop's design suited the installation of that equipment. She also carried a Fairey III seaplane.
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Converting Geranium for hydrographic survey
Converted from an armed sloop, Geranium became the Royal Australian Navy's first survey vessel and later carried a Fairey III seaplane.