Wreck of HMAS Sydney found

Pioneer · 03-16-08, 05:03 PM

There's not an Australian who hasn't at some time been told of the "mystery" sinking of HMAS Sydney.

And now, it appears the mystery of the sinking may be put to rest, and the families know where the grave lays.

HMAS Sydney

CCIP · 03-16-08, 05:04 PM

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If that's true, that was quick (after Kormoran's find that is). Excellent work. I can't wait for pictures...

Letum · 03-16-08, 05:07 PM

hehe,

I just got a radio message in SH3 telling me about this event.

03-16-08, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCIP

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If that's true, that was quick (after Kormoran's find that is). Excellent work. I can't wait for pictures...

Survivors from Kormoran said they saw the Sydney explode just on or just over the horizon so finding the Kormoran really narrowed down the search area - iirc Kormoran didn't move very far from the battle site before she sank.

CCIP · 03-16-08, 05:17 PM

Yes, I realize that. But still quite impressive to have this found within a day.

03-16-08, 05:23 PM

It's just been announced from the Prime ministers office that they have found the sydney , so its official now

Alot of families will finally get some closure.

TarJak · 03-16-08, 05:37 PM

This has been long awaited by many Australians and hopefully can bring closure to many of the families and friends of the crewmembers lost in this tragedy.

03-16-08, 05:03 PM	#1
Pioneer Stinking drunk in Trinidad Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: AU in the USA Posts: 349 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Wreck of HMAS Sydney found There's not an Australian who hasn't at some time been told of the "mystery" sinking of HMAS Sydney. And now, it appears the mystery of the sinking may be put to rest, and the families know where the grave lays. HMAS Sydney __________________ An AU writer marooned in the USA. The American Pioneer story continues @ www.grantmadden.com Latest publication: Chicken Soup for the Soul Angels and Miracles

03-16-08, 05:04 PM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	! If that's true, that was quick (after Kormoran's find that is). Excellent work. I can't wait for pictures... __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

03-16-08, 05:07 PM	#3
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	hehe, I just got a radio message in SH3 telling me about this event. __________________

03-16-08, 05:17 PM	#5
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Yes, I realize that. But still quite impressive to have this found within a day. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

03-16-08, 05:23 PM	#6
darius359au Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It's just been announced from the Prime ministers office that they have found the sydney , so its official now Alot of families will finally get some closure.

03-16-08, 05:37 PM	#7
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	This has been long awaited by many Australians and hopefully can bring closure to many of the families and friends of the crewmembers lost in this tragedy.