HMAS Sydney
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July 19, 1940: The damaged Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni seen during the Battle of Cape Spada, the cruiser was sunk by HMAS Sydney and her escorts.
(Photo from the collection of W/O Henry T. G. Hunt, R.A.A.F.)
Courtesy of Sandy and Les Cridland



July 1940: HMAS Sydney arriving at Alexandria, Egypt following the Battle of Cape Spada.
(Photo from the Edwin C. J. Reed, R.N. collection)
Courtesy of Tracey Reed



July 1940: Damage to the funnel on HMAS Sydney received during the Battle of Cape Spada.
(Photo from the collection of Sgt. William Holbrook, R.A.F.)
Courtesy of Trevor Holbrook


A wave breaks on the bows of HMAS Sydney in the Mediterranean Sea sometime in 1940-41.
(Photo from the collection of W/O Henry T. G. Hunt, R.A.A.F.)
Courtesy of Sandy and Les Cridland



HMAS Sydney seen in a heavy roll in the Mediterranean Sea sometime in 1940-41.
(Photo from the collection of W/O Henry T. G. Hunt, R.A.A.F.)
Courtesy of Sandy and Les Cridland



A Supermarine Walrus being recovered by HMAS Sydney C. 1941.
(Photo from the collection of W/O Henry T. G. Hunt, R.A.A.F.)
Courtesy of Sandy and Les Cridland





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