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Battle between HMAS Sydney and German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran

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Battle between HMAS Sydney and German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, Naval battle in Western Australia

The sinking of HMAS Sydney was a significant event during World War II.

HMAS Sydney and the German cruiser Kormoran engaged in a battle off the coast of Western Australia on 19 November 1941.

The battle is a crucial part of Australian naval history, memorialized in various ways.

Diving expeditions to the wreck sites are a tribute to the sailors who lost their lives.

Both ships sank, with no survivors from the Sydney, marking a mysterious wartime tragedy.

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-26.16389,111.07361

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