About the Virtual Memorial

Lest We Forget

HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Finding Sydney Foundation and the Naval Association of Australia wish to permanently commemorate the crew of HMAS Sydney (II), by the establishment of a web based ‘Virtual Memorial’ to enable families to contribute their stories about the men they lost so tragically on the 19th November 1941.

A dozen of sailors from HMAS Sydney (II) in uniform walking as a group — 22nd July 1940. HMAS *Sydney (II)* liberty men come ashore for well deserved leave. (source: AWM 002432)

The Naval Association of Australia will own and manage this Virtual Memorial into perpetuity and invites families and friends to freely submit content for publication.

Click here to find out how to get your content published at the Virtual Memorial.

THE Finding Sydney Foundation

HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd was formed as a not-for-profit company in February 2001. In February 2003 it was appointed Trustee for the Finding Sydney Foundation. Its objectives were to find the wrecks of HMAS Sydney (II) and the German raider HSK Kormoran off the Western Australian coast and to commemorate the crew members killed.

As history has shown the Finding Sydney Foundation completed the first objective in March 2008 and subsequently investigated both ships using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). All reports, survey information and photographs, both stills and video of the search have been handed over to the Commonwealth Government and the Western Australian Museum.

To find out more visit the Search and Discovery section.

Naval Association of Australia

The Naval Association of Australia began its life in 1920 as the Ex-Navalmen's Association and is the premier ex-service organisation outside of Navy looking to the interests of both serving and ex naval members. It embraces all ranks and both men and women. Its motto is Once Navy Always Navy.

Its principal objectives are to unite and develop friendship among all former and serving naval personnel eligible for membership, and to promote and assist activities in the wider community to improve health and well being of the community of which former and serving naval personnel are a part.

The Naval Association is not just a social club, although mateship is at the core of its ethos, but a dynamic and contemporary organisation supporting the naval family.

To find out more visit the Naval Association of Australia website.