HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Gummer Avenue, Geraldton, Western Australia

HMAS SYDNEY was sunk with all hands (645) by a German Raider HSK Kormoran, on 19 November 1941. The remains of the ship remained a mystery for nearly 70 years being located only in 2008. The floor of the pool bears the latitude and longitude of its position.

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The loss of HMAS Sydney (II) is Australia’s greatest naval tragedy. Its disappearance in 1941 without a trace left a legacy of uncertainty for decades. In March 2008, renewed efforts to find the Sydney came to fruition, confirming her fate and bringing closure to the mystery.

Celebrated for her successful battles in the Mediterranean, where she famously sank the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni, HMAS Sydney (II) and her crew of predominantly young men received a hero’s welcome on her return to Australia in February 1941. She was then tasked with escorting troopships to South East Asia, following an Indian Ocean route along the west coast of Western Australia.

It was on the return of one of these voyages that she encountered the German Raider HSK Kormoran, on 19 November 1941. The Kormoran was disguised as a Dutch merchant vessel that was seemingly incompetent at returning the Sydney's signals, unaware, the Sydney approached the unknown vessel. Once within range where her superior armament could not advantageously defend her, the Komoran used the advantage of surprise and brought all its armament to bear on the Sydney.

Info from: museum.wa.gov.au/explore/sydney

See this link on the memorial for the symbolism behind the creation: www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au

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Taken in: Australia / West Coast / Geraldton city centre (show map)

Taken on: December 19, 2021

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Exposure Time:	1.3
Focal Length:	18mm
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Exposure Bias:	+0.285 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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