Search for HMAS SYDNEY wreck leads to wreck of WW2 German raider who sank her

[CougarKing]

Hopefully this discovery will lead to finding the resting place of the brave crew of HMAS Sydney. May they all rest in peace.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23654623/

Search for Aussie ship lost in WWII uncovers the vessel that sunk it
By ROD McGUIRK
Associated Press Writer

updated 1:11 a.m. ET, Sun., March. 16, 2008

CANBERRA, Australia - A search for an Australian navy battle cruiser lost in 1941 has led to the wreck of the German raider that sank it, the prime minister said Sunday...

Sorry to nitpick on the details, but wasn't she more of a light cruiser than a battlecruiser?

 

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HMAS Sydney was a modified Leander-class light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy.

The Leander class was influenced by the York class heavy cruiser, and was an attempt to better provide for the role of commerce protection

 

[1feral1]

The loss of the +600 personnel on the HMAS Sydney was the largest single loss of life for Australia in our country's history in warfare.

The ship was last seen in flames, it disappeared with no survivors, only one life-raft was found, and that is on display in Canberra at the National War Memorial.

Cheers,

Wes

 

[TangoTwoBravo]

It appears that the team has now found the wreck of the HMAS Sydney as well.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/03/17/2190983.htm

 

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At last family, friends and comrades can rest
at last HMAS Sydney's story has come to an end

to all 600+ members of the ship's company
Rest in peace!

CHIMO!