Stele Monument - HMAS Sydney II
by Elaine Teague
Title
Stele Monument - HMAS Sydney II
Artist
Elaine Teague
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Taken at the memorial site for the HMAS Sydney in Geraldton, Western Australia.
HMAS Sydney, named after the Australian city of Sydney, was one of three modified Leander-class light cruisers operated by the Royal Australian Navy. Ordered for the Royal Navy as HMS Phaeton, the cruiser was purchased by the Australian government and renamed prior to her 1934 launch. HMAS SYDNEY II sunk in battle on 19 November 1941. This vertical element represents the prow of the ship.
Sculpted by Joan Walsh-Smith and Charles Smith.
©Elaine Teague all rights reserved.
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July 12th, 2020
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