HMAS+Sydney

 HMAS Sydney Shipwreck HMAS was built in England by Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson. It was one of three modified light cruises operated by the Royal Australia Navy. The ship was brought by the Australian government and renamed prior to her launch 1934. The ship was assigned to patrolling duties at the start of WWII. On 19th November 1941, the HMAS Sydney was involved in a destructive engagement with the German auxiliary cruiser the ‘Kormoron’, with a death toll of 645. The wrecks of both ships were lost until 2008- HMAS Sydney was found on March 17. Sydney’s wreck was located 2,468 metres below sea level, 21.1 km south-east of the raider.

 Figure 1: The location of the shipwreck HMAS Sydney. Square indicates location (WA). By Kieran and Tori.