Wreck of HMAS Sydney may have finally been located

Konovalov · 08-10-07, 05:44 PM

Read this interesting article today in the Sydney Morning Herald relating to the possible discovery of the wreck of HMAS Sydney from World War Two: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...530627312.html

Perhaps one of the unsolved mysteries of Australian maritime history is about to be solved?

A brief history on HMAS Sydney can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Sydney_%281934%29

TarJak · 08-10-07, 07:51 PM

I was just about to post the same link. Interesting the low tech locating method! a grappling hook! I hope it is if nothing else that the families have some point of reference to identify with.

Konovalov · 08-12-07, 05:33 AM

Minor update on this story with the RAN to conduct it's own investigation to either confirm of deny the discovery of HMAS Sydney off the west coast of Australia.

News story here: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...530675918.html

bookworm_020 · 08-12-07, 09:05 PM

Ther is still some doubt to whever this is HMAS Sydney

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...857385542.html

I would like it to be her, as it would help solve where she is, but the actual reason why may never be known.

Konovalov · 08-17-07, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookworm_020

Ther is still some doubt to whever this is HMAS Sydney

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...857385542.html

I would like it to be her, as it would help solve where she is, but the actual reason why may never be known.

Yep, it appears that you are right.

Article from the Australian today: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...-31477,00.html

False alarm.

TarJak · 08-18-07, 06:37 AM

RAN has rejected the claim that the wreck is the Sydney:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...857832991.html

Jimbuna · 08-19-07, 08:13 AM

I feel most sorrow for the relatives and family of the crew...once more their hopes were built up only to find that 'closure' was still not possible

Only a matter of time, given the leaps and bounds in underwater detection equipment....fingers crossed

08-10-07, 05:44 PM	#1
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Wreck of HMAS Sydney may have finally been located Read this interesting article today in the Sydney Morning Herald relating to the possible discovery of the wreck of HMAS Sydney from World War Two: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...530627312.html Perhaps one of the unsolved mysteries of Australian maritime history is about to be solved? A brief history on HMAS Sydney can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Sydney_%281934%29 __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

08-12-07, 05:33 AM	#3
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	UPDATE: Royal Australian Navy to investigate Minor update on this story with the RAN to conduct it's own investigation to either confirm of deny the discovery of HMAS Sydney off the west coast of Australia. News story here: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...530675918.html __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

08-12-07, 09:05 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Ther is still some doubt to whever this is HMAS Sydney http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...857385542.html I would like it to be her, as it would help solve where she is, but the actual reason why may never be known. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

08-19-07, 08:13 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I feel most sorrow for the relatives and family of the crew...once more their hopes were built up only to find that 'closure' was still not possible Only a matter of time, given the leaps and bounds in underwater detection equipment....fingers crossed __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-10-07, 07:51 PM	#2
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I was just about to post the same link. Interesting the low tech locating method! a grappling hook! I hope it is if nothing else that the families have some point of reference to identify with.

08-18-07, 06:37 AM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	RAN has rejected the claim that the wreck is the Sydney: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...857832991.html