fˈɑːloʊɪŋ ðˈɪs, ðə skwˈɑːdɹən ˌʌndɚtˈʊk sˈɪmɪlɚ mˈɪʃənz ɪnðə ɡɹˈeɪt ɔːstɹˈeɪliən bˈaɪt, pɹəvˈaɪdɪŋ pɹətˈɛkʃən fɔːɹ ʃˈɪps sˈeɪlɪŋ fɔːɹ jˈʊɹɹəp.
Following this, the squadron undertook similar missions in the Great Australian Bight, providing protection for ships sailing for Europe.