SYDNEY H.M.A.S. - 1935

H.M.A.S. "Sydney", a Leander Class Light Cruiser, built by Swan Hunter at Wallsend-on-Tyne, between 1933 and 1935. Originally ordered for the Royal Nay, she was bought by the Australian government before launching. During World war 2 while serving in t

SYDNEY H.M.A.S.

Ship Details

Rig

Cruiser

Built

1935

Built In

Wallsend-on-Tyne

Tonnage

6,830st

Built By

Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richards

Dimensions

555.0 x 56.8 x 19.6

Demise

1941 Nov.19: Sunk by the German raider Kormoran. 2008: Remains finally located off the WA coast.

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