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Sydney Navy ship sunk after clash with raider
A government statement confirmed HMAS Sydney sank a heavily armed enemy merchant raider after action. Survivors from the raider reported the loss of Sydney, with extensive air and naval searches ongoing. Next of kin were informed, and Sydney’s loss prompted half mast across Sydney. A special War Cabinet meeting was scheduled to discuss Pacific developments amid broader war concerns. Sydney had logged 80,000 miles at sea, endured over 60 bombing attempts, fired 4,000 shells, and while famed for sinking Bartolomeo Colleoni, is presumed lost.
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Sydney
Naval Board
Ald. Crick
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Navy
Makin
McKell
War Cabinet
Pacific
United States
Japan
Mr. Evatt
Bartolomeo Colleoni
Mediterranean
Crete
Cape Spada
Emden
Cocos Island
Royal Navy
Tre
Britain
Royal Australian Navy
Australia
Mr. Lyons